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 held

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2. 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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3. Ching Ming Festival
This 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 3

4. Dragon Festival
It is a lunar holiday, occurring on the fifth day of
the fifth lunar month
Date : 12th June 2013
Activities include Dragon boat racing, preparing zongzi,
drinking realgar wine, hanging icons of Zhong Kui
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5. National Day of China
Anniversary of the inauguration of the People’s
Republic of China
Date : 1st October 2013
A procession which will displays the strength of the
army, navy and air force will be held
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6. Chung Yeung Festival
This 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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7. Christmas
Celebrated in Hong Kong along with all other
nations during the winter
Date : 25th December 2013
City skyline will be illuminated with lights. Winter fest is
the focus of Hong Kong’s Christmas celebrations.
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8. Boxing Day
Day following Christmas is celebrated as the
Boxing Day
Date : 26th December 2013
On this day servants and tradesmen would receive gifts
from their superiors.
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