Chinese New Year celebration in Hong Kong 2011

Whether a resident or a visitor in Hong Kong, you will certainly not like to miss the famous Chinese New Year celebrations held every year in the month of February. The festival is a special occasion that attracts people from far of

countries with its spectacular events and colorful traditions. Chinese New Year Parade at Cathay Pacific International, firework shows and Chinese New Year Race Day are some of the high-spots of the Chinese New Year celebration in Hong Kong for 2011.

Chinese New Year in Hong Kong:

Hong Kong is one of the best places to visit, if you want to be a part of some grand Chinese New Year celebrations. From home decorations to spectacular firework shows, this destination knows how to thrill you on the occasion. As one of the most famous festivals of Hong Kong, the Chinese New Year is worth waiting for. Homes, shops, restaurants and business houses are cleaned and decorated with flowers and traditional dí©cor items. The 3 days of the New Year is usually a holiday for office goers as well as shopkeepers.

The present day Chinese New Year celebration in Hong Kong though, is a combination of both traditional and modern practices. This year you can experience this blend of ancient versus modern in the Hong Kong celebrations.

Top things to do in Hong Kong on Chinese New Year in 2011:

If you are still wondering what to expect and what to do, when on a vacation in Hong Kong for the New Year celebrations, well you can take a look at some of these given below:

Visit the flower markets in Hong Kong. Check out the best flower market at Victoria Park, located in Causeway Bay.

Watch the 20-minute long firework show at Victoria Harbor on the next day of the Chinese New Year.

You can shop for your favorite flowers, dí©cor items or gifts at some of the best Hong Kong markets. Some of the well-known markets of Hong Kong are fa yuen kai, MRT, Tung Chung, Shum Shui Po, Super market at Times Square, and Stanley market.

Visit temples and pay your respect at the beginning of the year. You can visit Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple. You can also visit Sha Tin’s Che Kung Temple and spin the Wheel of Fortune to get rid of bad luck. You can also begin your New Year by making a wish at the Wishing Trees of Lam Tsuen.

2011 events for Chinese New Year celebration in Hong Kong:

Every year Hong Kong hosts various kinds of events on the occasion of Chinese New Year. These events range from traditional events, entertaining programs and sports events. Some of the best ones to catch during February 2011 are:

Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade:

From traditional lion dances, dragon dance shows, live musicians, band players to star performances by eminent artists, this show is truly international in its content. The Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade is a ‘must visit’Chinese New Year event in Hong Kong for the year 2011.

A Symphony of Lights:

Ranked by the Guinness World Records for being “World’s Largest Permanent Sound and Light Show” , this is a ‘not-to-miss’New Year event in Hong Kong. The spectacular illumination covers 44 buildings on the two sides of Victoria Harbour. The show starts at 8pm with illuminations and laser light shows. This Chinese New Year event is sure to leave you mesmerized.

Other events for Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, 2011:

If this is not enough, you and your loved ones can also catch other well-known events, some of which are:
Lunar New Year Fireworks Display
Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival 2011
Lunar New Year Fairs
Chinese New Year Race Day
Lunar New Year Cup-soccer tournament

Latest Updated on 14/12/2010