Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong!
Visitors flock to Hong Kong to ring in the Chinese New Year.One of the most colourful and exciting celebrations in the world is the Chinese New Year. Each year Hong Kong hosts one of the largest celebrations of this exciting Asian holiday.
More than 300,000 spectators join in the revelry in the streets of Hong Kong each year, joining in with the parades and taking part in the festivities. Along with the colourful parades, the exciting floats in the shapes of dragons and other tradition Chinese symbols both mythological and real, and the parties in the street, the celebration also features a breathtaking fireworks display over Victoria Harbour.
Other exciting events to take part in during the Chinese New Year celebrations is the Wishing Tree ceremony at Lam Tsuen. The conclusion of the Well-Wishing Festival comes at the same time as the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong, giving visitors an extra incentive to visit this thriving metropolis.
The celebrations also showcase the creative and delicious cuisine of the region. Chinese food is served from street vendors and in restaurants throughout the city. People in Hong Kong proudly display their culture in the form of costumes and parade floats, in musical performances and street theatre.
Shopping is also a favoured activity by many visitors to Hong Kong during this event. As one of the premier shopping destinations in Asia, Hong Kong has something for everyone, especially during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Hong Kong has loads of exciting opportunities throughout the year to celebrate their unique culture with daily flights from Manchester.
