As Chinese New Year approaches, the Beijing Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Tourism Board will present the "Reunion 'Hong Kong'" themed exhibition at Beijing’s Oriental Plaza from January 16 to 18, 2015. Using Hong Kong’s cultural traditions and festive foods as mediums, the exhibition showcases an authentic Hong Kong-style Spring Festival.
Celebrating the New Year in Hong Kong is just as traditional and devout. This section highlights the most distinctive cultural customs during Hong Kong’s Spring Festival. Follow in the footsteps of locals to experience the warmest and most familiar traditional festivities, immerse yourself in the vibrant local flavor, and make heartfelt wishes for the coming year together.
"Explore Fun in Hong Kong During New Year" Introduces You to Great Festive Itineraries
Hong Kong has prepared exciting New Year itineraries for you. Causeway Bay hosts the city’s largest Lunar New Year Flower Market, with stalls brimming with colorful seasonal flowers and potted plants; the Lunar New Year Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui on the first day of the year is sure to be a visual feast; the "Symphony of Lights" 3D light show held every evening at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza is a stunning fusion of technology and art; on the second day of the New Year, you can head to Victoria Harbour to enjoy the world-renowned dazzling fireworks display and make a wish under the starry night sky; on the third day, visit Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin with fellow worshippers to spin the bronze windmills for good luck in the coming year. You can also try your luck at the Lunar New Year horse racing events to usher in good fortune; in Tai Po, follow the steps of locals to visit the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, write down your New Year wishes in front of the trees, and pray for smooth sailing in the year ahead. Join renowned Hong Kong illustrator Chiang Tzu-hsüan (Xiao Ke) to experience the warmth of Lunar New Year traditions, authentic local customs, and incredibly exciting festivities.
"Send New Year Blessings" Lets You Share Wishes with Loved Ones
In this section, participants can not only read authentic Hong Kong-style New Year greetings on the on-site iPad screens but also freely input their own personalized messages to send to family and friends online. They can also take photos in front of festive backdrops to create unforgettable memories.
During the exhibition, visitors on site can not only experience authentic Hong Kong Lunar New Year traditions but also participate in interactive activities. By adding the "Hong Kong・Deals" service window via Alipay on their mobile phones and showing the screen to staff, they can receive a "God of Wealth Card" and stand a chance to win attractive prizes. Visitors to the Beijing event have daily opportunities to win free round-trip flights from Beijing to Hong Kong with Hong Kong Airlines; a 5-day, 4-night cruise holiday departing from Hong Kong with Costa Cruises; food and accommodation vouchers for hotels in Hong Kong and Beijing; discount vouchers for eLong and China Spring International Travel Service’s Hong Kong tour products; as well as vouchers for desserts from Dian Dian Yi Pin and Maxim’s MX.