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Mid-autumn Festival A Vibrant Festival In The Chinese Calendar
Once a British colony, Hong Kong today is a popular tourist destination in South East Asia. Today, Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Due to this, Hong Kong illustrates a wonderfully rich and diverse culture influenced both by the British and the Chinese. Today, Hong Kong is a major financial and investment hub in Asia. You will see that the sky line of the city is dominated by modern high rise buildings as if reaching for the sky. It provides a panoramic view of the stylishly modern city of Hong Kong. It is said that in Hong Kong more people live and work above the 14th floor than anywhere else on earth. This is due to the fact that Hong Kong is simply expanding beyond its land space. The Mid Autumn Festival is an important holiday which falls during the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese calendar. Also known as the Moon Cake Festival or the Lantern Festival, this is a celebration of the autumn harvest. A special sweet called moon cakes primarily made out of ground lotus, sesame seed paste, and egg yolk is extremely popular during this time in Hong Kong. The Mid Autumn Festival is a time when families and relatives in Hong Kong come together in celebrations. You will see many people buying gifts for their families and friends. Colourful lanterns of all shapes including shapes of animals and fruits are a must see during this time. You will see that public parks are ablaze with lanterns of all shapes, sizes and colours. You can even attend the lantern exhibitions held in Hong Kong during the Mid Autumn Festival. Hong Kong is a food lover's paradise. You will find delicious Chinese dishes from several regions, as well as other international cuisine as well. Street food plays a big role in Hong Kong. You can find mouth watering fried noodles and fish meat balls in most of the street food stalls. Sea Food is a speciality in Hong Kong. You will find unforgettably delightful sea food dishes in most of the restaurants across the city. Hong Kong hotels will treat you with excellent world class service. Hong Kong hotel rooms are equipped with the latest modern amenities. Cosmopolitan hotel Hong Kong is one such place where you can relax in a comfortable atmosphere, and enjoy great value for money service. ![]() |