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05.01.2023

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2023 in its homeland: 6 incredible things you must do in Hong Kong.

Chinese New Year 2023 celebration in Hong Kong
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Chinese New Year is one of the most important events in the Hong Kong calendar. The official date of the holiday is January 22, but the celebrations last about two weeks. At this time, Hong Kong is changing: shops, shopping centers and houses are decorated with all sorts of holiday symbols. Hong Kong has a lot to see on holiday, from the Big Buddha to Disneyland, with Chinese New Year events. Because of this, the mood of celebration is felt on every corner.

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Enjoy the noisy Hong Kong parade on Chinese New Year 2023.

Entertainment for Christmas and the New Year 2023
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In honor of the Chinese New Year, a parade is traditionally held in Hong Kong. All of the region's celebrations officially begin with the annual Tsim Sha Tsui Chinese Carnival, which takes place on the first night of the celebration. Unusual costumes, dances of lions and dragons are presented at the festival. Drummers, acrobats and artists from all over the world show their talents. During the parade, Hong Kong explodes with a riot of colors and surprises with fantastic shows.

Watch Hong Kong's brightest fireworks for Chinese New Year 2023.

Fireworks in Hong Kong for Chinese New Year
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Traffic in Victoria Harbor comes to a halt due to one of the largest fireworks displays in the world. Large ships sail into the center of Victoria Harbor to set off fireworks. Spectators can see the show by watching from both sides of the harbor. This can be viewed from many points: the central ferry piers, the embankment, the Ferris wheel, Tamar Park, IFC Mall and more.

Visit Hong Kong's popular flower fairs during Chinese New Year 2023.

Flower merchant at the fair in Chinese New Year 2023
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The flower markets, which open especially for the Chinese New Year, bring color to the homes of Hong Kongers. The Chinese are sure that fresh flowers attract good luck and prosperity. There are a variety of flowers on sale, from peach blossoms to peonies. Flower markets open about a week before the official holiday and run until the end of the holidays, the largest of which is held in Victoria Park in Causeway Bay.

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Go to the races celebrating Chinese New Year 2023.

How to celebrate Chinese New Year 2023 on horse race
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Hot to celebrate in an unusual way and what new to do? After visiting the main events of the Chinese New Year, many go to the Sha Tin Racecourse. At this time, the annual Race Day is held there. For many years, this event has been the most popular horse racing event in Hong Kong.

Make a wish at the wishing tree in Lam Tsuen at Chinese New Year.

Wish Tree for Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
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One of the centuries-old Chinese New Year traditions in Hong Kong is visiting the wishing tree in Lam Tsuen. Everyone can write their wish on red or gold paper, tie it with a ribbon to a tangerine and throw it on a tree so that it sticks to it. For a wish to come true, it must remain hanging on the tree. Another popular tradition is to release wishes in a lotus flower right down the river. While everyone makes wishes, a carnival takes place around the guests. The festival lasts throughout the entire Chinese New Year celebration.

Watch the impressive Lantern Festival at the end of Chinese New Year 2023.

Spring Lantern Festival for Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
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The Spring Lantern Festival is closing the two-week Chinese New Year celebration. On February 5, the last day of the holiday, numerous lanterns will be lit in many places in Hong Kong. They are made in different forms, the most popular character being the symbol of the Chinese New Year. In 2023 it is the Rat and the Rabbit.

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