Hong Kong is a flurry of light, colour and activity in preparation for the seven days of celebration that mark the start of Chinese New Year. As in Islam, the Chinese follow the lunar calendar, with the first day of Chinese New Year falling on the second new moon after the winter’s solstice (31 January 2014).
According
to Chinese astrology, an animal sign of the zodiac - including the rat,
ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster and dog –
is given to each New Year. Each sign has traits and features that influence the
year it rules. While 2013 was ruled by the slow energy of the water snake, 2014
is the year of the horse. A noble and proud animal, the horse is one of the
luckiest signs in the zodiac, and 2014 is forecast to be a time of fast
victories, unexpected adventure and surprising romance.
The
most important and longest festival for Chinese around the world, Chinese New
Year or Spring Festival as it is also known, includes rituals and customs based
on various ancient legends. Thousands of years later, Hong Kong welcomes the
Chinese New Year in its unique way: festive flamboyancy, timeless traditions
and touch of cosmopolitan flair! Colourful parade, spectacular firework
displays, dragon dancing, red lanterns and costumes are all common sites around
the city.
New
Year is a time for family. Family members living away from home return for the
season to spend time with their loved ones. In Hong Kong, the celebration
starts on the New Year’s Eve when family members get together to share a
reunion meal, walk off the calories in a flower market and do some last-minute
shopping for home decoration, and pay respect in a temple in the early hours of
the New Year to wish for good luck.
2014 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night
Parade
The
night parade is one of the best-loved events of the entire New Year's
celebrations, as Hong Kong puts on a show famous across the globe. This
dazzling event will be held on 31 January 2014 from 8-9:30pm. The Cathay
Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade includes a stunning array
of brightly coloured floats and performing artists follows a route that snakes
around Tsim Sha Tsui, transforming the harbour-front area into a giant street
party venue.
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Lunar New Year Fireworks Display
Thousands
will line both sides of iconic Victoria Harbour on the second day of the
Chinese New Year with an astounding pyrotechnic display. Join them from 8:00pm
on 1 February and cheer the start of New Year with an awe-inspiring spectacle.
Spring Lantern Festival
Love
likes to have the final word, and on the last day of Chinese New Year
celebrations (on the 15th day of the first lunar month), couples spend time
together on what is known as ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’. This year, the
celebration is of bigger scale as the date coincides with the Western
Valentine’s Day. There will be lantern displays and performances featuring
classical songs and dance plus traditional stage arts. Other activities include
palm-readings and lantern riddle games. Held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Piazza on 14 February 2014 at 7:30pm – 10:30pm.
Endless Fortune in Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong
Kong Disneyland will be immersed with “Endless Fortune” during the Chinese New
Year. Guests visiting will be showered with luck and fortune starting from
their first step into the magic land, where they will continue on a journey of
happiness in the Year of the Horse by visiting all themed lands.
Ocean Park Lunar Lucky Fiesta 2014
Visit
the Peach Blossom Garden for romantic photos under a pink sea of flowers and
receive blessings from Yue Lao, the Chinese God of Romance! Catch a world-class
aerial spectacular show, as well as lively acrobatic drum shows.
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The
Peak Tower’s Wheel of Fortunehttp://www.oceanpark.com.hk
Join the Chinese tradition of seeking good fortune for the coming year at the most famous landmark in Hong Kong - The Peak Tower. Wheels of fortune, lucky drums and a Year of the Horse wishing well are on the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island.
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Chinese New Year at Ngong Ping 360
To celebrate the Year of The Horse, guests visiting Ngong Ping 360 during Chinese New Year will be greeted with traditional lion dance performances featuring Big Head Buddha and visits from the God of Fortune, who will walk around Ngong Ping Village bringing good fortune to everyone.
Please
contact below agents to book a holiday to Hong Kong:
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