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Jan - Feb 2025

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is one of Hong Kong’s biggest festivals and is celebrated with red lanterns, lion dances, markets, prayers for good fortune and auspicious cuisines. From a night parade to interactive installations and festive decorations, there are plenty of celebratory events throughout the city to start the Year of the Snake with joy and prosperity.

Celebrate Chinese New Year

Join the party: Chinese New Year Night Parade

Join the party:
Chinese New Year Night Parade

Revel in the spectacle once again in Hong Kong and kick off the Year of the Snake with a bang at the Chinese New Year Night Parade on the first day of the holiday! Enjoy dazzling floats and captivating performances along the lively streets of Tsim Sha Tsui, showcasing the best of carnival and multicultural festivities.

Date:
29 January 2025
Location:
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

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Ignite the celebrations: 2025 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display

Ignite the celebrations:
2025 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display

Join the crowds on both sides of Victoria Harbour on the second day of Chinese New Year to witness an astounding fireworks display as Hong Kong ushers in the Year of the Snake! Kick-start the new year with this awe-inspiring spectacle.

Date:
30 January 2025
Location:
Both sides of Victoria Harbour*

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Try your luck at the races

Try your luck at the races

On the third day of Chinese New Year, head to Sha Tin Racecourse to join this annual horse racing event, one of the year’s most significant. Alongside thrilling races, enjoy lion dance performances, an electrifying variety show and live music to celebrate an auspicious start to the new year.

Date:
31 January 2025
Location:
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Sha Tin Racecourse, Sha Tin, New Territories
Chinese New Year flower markets

Explore vibrant Chinese New Year flower markets

Starting a week before Chinese New Year, visit the flower markets around town to pick up auspicious blooms and taste traditional treats. Explore popular spots like the one at Victoria Park and the beloved Prince Edward Flower Market, where stalls are filled with eye-catching decorations, local handicrafts, snacks and games to get visitors into the festive mood.

Wish upon a tree at Lam Tsuen Village

Wish upon a tree at Lam Tsuen Village

Experience the charm of Lam Tsuen, a quiet village that comes alive during Chinese New Year! Join the hundreds of visitors at the Wishing Trees, where you can write your blessings on joss paper and toss them into the trees. Legend says your wish will come true if it catches on the branches – the higher, the better!

Seek blessings at temples

Seek blessings at temples

Discover meaningful ways to celebrate Chinese New Year by visiting Wong Tai Sin Temple to light incense sticks for blessings and spinning the fortune pinwheel three times clockwise at Che Kung Temple for good luck. Embrace these traditions to enhance your festive experience in Hong Kong!

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