hong kong events calendar 2013
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It is a lunar holiday, occurring on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month Date : 12th June 2013 A procession which will displays the strength of the army, navy and air force will be heldTRANSCRIPT
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Hong Kong is a country which hosts an array of colorful events and festivals all year round. Here are some important festivals and events in the Hong Kong calendar 2013. Plan your next year’s visit to Hong Kong.
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Ching Ming FestivalThis festival is one of the 24 segments in
Chinese Calendar Date : 4th April 2013
It is the remembrance of ancestor’s day and people will visit ancestor’s grave. Incense sticks, joss sticks and paper offerings are done at graveyards
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Dragon Festival It is a lunar holiday, occurring on the fifth
day of the fifth lunar monthDate : 12th June 2013
Activities include Dragon boat racing, preparing zongzi, drinking realgar wine, hanging icons of Zhong Kui 4
National Day of ChinaAnniversary of the inauguration of the
People’s Republic of ChinaDate : 1st October 2013
A procession which will displays the strength of the army, navy and air force will be held
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Chung Yeung FestivalThis is the second of the grave sweeping
holidays together with Ching Ming which is in spring
Date : 14th October 2013
Traditional day for family to go and respect their deceased ancestors.
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ChristmasCelebrated in Hong Kong along with all
other nations during the winterDate : 25th December 2013
City skyline will be illuminated with lights. Winter fest is the focus of Hong Kong’s Christmas celebrations. 7
Boxing DayDay following Christmas is celebrated as
the Boxing DayDate : 26th December 2013
On this day servants and tradesmen would receive gifts from their superiors.
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