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| Important
Hong Kong Festivals |
| Hong
Kong Public Holidays 2010 |
| Date |
Day |
Holiday |
| 01 Jan |
Friday |
New Year's Day |
| 14 Feb |
Sunday |
Chinese New Year |
| 02 Apr |
Friday |
Good Friday |
| 05 Apr |
Monday |
Easter Monday |
| 06 Apr |
Tuesday |
Ching Ming Festival |
| 01 May |
Saturday |
Labour Day |
| 21 May |
Friday |
Lord Buddha's Birthday |
| 16 June |
Wednesday |
Tuen Ng Festival |
| 01 Jul |
Thursday |
Administrative Region Establishment Day |
| 23 Sept |
Saturday |
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 01 Oct |
Thursday |
National Day |
| 16 Oct |
Saturday |
Chung Yeung Festival |
| 25 Dec |
Saturday |
Christmas Day |
| *) The following Monday will
be a public holiday |
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| Scheduled
Festivals/Events February &
March 2010 |
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February Festivals |
| Guo
Wenjing's Opera |
Dates : December 04 , 2009 - Febuary 27, 2010.
Place : West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade , Hongkong
Description: The Main Pavilion on the West Kowloon Waterfront
site will feature an enormous paper tube construction designed by
world renowned architecture firm, Shigeru Ban Architects. Daniel
Wu, Edward Huang and Teddy Lo will be involved in an interactive
installation that will host a series of performances.
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| Hong
Kong Salsa Festival |
Dates : Febuary 01 - Febuary 07, 2010
Place : Various venue , Hongkong
Description: This one-week extravaganza for everyone features
street dances, club parties, the Asian Salsa Open Championships,
dance workshops and performances by top international and local
artists. Learn to salsa yourself and enjoy dance lessons given by
top international instructors and local salsa experts!
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| Ode
to Beethoven |
Dates : Febuary 05 - Febuary 06 , 2010
Place : Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall , Hongkong
Description: our acclaimed singers and the Opera Hong Kong
Chorus will join Hong Kong Sinfonietta and conductor Yip Wing-sie
to perform Beethoven's last, 9th symphony which, along with his
1st, concludes the orchestra's 2009 Beethoven Cycle.
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| Firecracker |
Dates : Febuary 05 - Febuary 07 , 2010 .
Place : Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hongkong
Description: Firecracker remodels The Nutcracker with characters
based on Hong Kong popular culture and history. Beginning in 1967
and speeding forward through events and memories, this original
ballet makes old recollections come alive, soaring into the present.
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| MUSE
The Resistance Tour |
Dates : Febuary 06 , 2010
Place : Arena, Asia World Expo, Hongkong
Description: : Led by Matthew Bellamy on vocals, guitar and
keyboards, with Dominic Howard on drums and Chris Wolstenholme on
bass and backing vocals, Muse is famed for their eclectic style
fusing progressive rock, electronica, indie rock and a bit of heavy
metal. To date, the band has sold over 8 million albums worldwide
and has received 5 MTV Europe Music Awards, 4 Q Awards, 7 NME Awards
and 2 Brit Awards. The UK leg of The Resistance Tour was sold out
within minutes of release.
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| Chinese
New Year |
Dates : Febuary 14 , 2010
Place : Various Venue , Hongkong
Description: Chinese New Year is always special, as the biggest
event on the lunar calendar, many Hong Kong people mark the occasion
with a unique fusion of ancient customs and modern fun in the world's
biggest Chinese New Year celebration. The two-week long celebration
includes a Night Parade, flower markets, an exciting fireworks display,
fast-paced sporting events, Chinese New Year themed tours. This
is a great chance for visitors to admire the bright lights and to
visit temples where soothsayers predicted people’s fortunes .
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| The
38th Hong Kong Arts Festival |
Dates : Febuary 25 - March 28, 2010
Place : Various Venue , Hongkong
Description: Hong Kong's premier performing arts event presents
another feast for the senses featuring a galaxy of international
star performances. This 38th Hong Kong Arts Festival has a wonderful
selection of orchestra, concerts, ballet, modern jazz, opera and
dance, along with modern drama and new twists to classical favourites.
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| Lunar
New Year Lantern Carnivals |
Dates : Febuary 26 - Febuary 28 , 2010 .
Place : Various Venue , Hongkong
Description: As part of the Chinese New Year celebration,
the Entertainment Office organizes Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals
every year. The public can enjoy spectacular lantern displays and
performances featuring classical songs and dance and traditional
stage arts at the Carnival. Other activities popular with the public
include nostalgic games, palm-readings and lantern riddle games.
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| Chinese
Valentine's Day Concert Music About China IV |
Dates : Febuary 28 , 2010
Place : Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall , Hongkong
Description: It is an occasion to catch the latest development
trends in Chinese music composition. This year, new works by international
renowned composers will be presented. As the concert falls on the
Chinese Valentine's Day, all lovers are welcomed as well.
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March Festivals |
| The
38th Hong Kong Arts Festival |
Dates : Febuary 25 - March 28, 2010
Place : Various Venue , Hongkong
Description: Hong Kong's premier performing arts event presents
another feast for the senses featuring a galaxy of international
star performances. This 38th Hong Kong Arts Festival has a wonderful
selection of orchestra, concerts, ballet, modern jazz, opera and
dance, along with modern drama and new twists to classical favourites.
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| Ning
Feng Plays Brahms |
Dates : March 04, 2010 .
Place : Hong Kong City Hall , Hongkong
Description: Hong Kong Sinfonietta and Yip Wing-sie bring
to the 2010 Hong Kong Arts Festival an exciting programme featuring
Chinese star-violinist Ning Feng. The award-winning violinist will
perform the great Violin Concerto by Brahms. Programme also includes
a commissioned work by Hong Kong-born composer George Lam, and Stravinsky's
witty Jeu de Cartes.
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| The
6th Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair |
Dates : March 07, 2010
Place : Fuk Tsun Street, Tai Kok Tsui , Hongkong
Description: Hung Shing Temple, situated in Fuk Tsun St.
Tai Kok Tsui, originally was a temple in the Fuk Chuen Village which
was located at the intersecting point of the Boundary Street and
Tai Kok Tsui Road. In 1928, as the Government developed the area,
the Fuk Chuen Village was to be clear. The Hing Shing Temple was
moved to the present site in Fuk Tsun Street which was named after
the Fuk Chuen Village. Inside the Temple, there was the Bronze Bell
of the year 1887 and the laid down stone in 1930. Apart from the
God of the Sea "Hung Shing", there were also Wong Tai
Sin, Koon Yim, God of the Earth, King of North etc., inside the
Temple. Every 13th February in Lunar calendar, people would organize
a series of activities to thank Hung Shing for bringing luck and
safe to them for the year. It became the traditional date of Hung
Shing Festival.
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| Hong Kong Flower Show |
Dates : March 19 , 2010 - March 28 , 2010 .
Place : Victoria Park , Hongkong
Description: The Hong Kong Flower Show is a major event organised
by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to promote horticulture
and the awareness of greening. Every year, it provides a good opportunity
for hundreds of thousands of local citizens and horticulture lovers
all over the world to appreciate the beauty of flowers and share
their experiences in the cultivation of flowers. Hong kong Flower
Show 2010 will be held from 19 to 28 March 2010 at Victoria Park
in Causeway Bay. Featuring "Cineraria" as its theme flower,
the event will showcase this exquisite plant and a rich profusion
of exquisite potted plants, beautiful floral arrangements and gorgeous
landscape displays by organizations from local, the Mainland and
overseas. There will also be commercial stalls selling flowers and
other horticultural products..
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| Zhao Jing's cello / Perry's Brahms |
Dates : March 20 - March 21 , 2010 .
Place : Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hongkong
Description:Beijing-born cellist Zhao Jing is a graduate of the Karajan Academy in Berlin and won 1st Prize in the ARD International Music Competition in Munich in 2005. In Saint-Saens's impassioned concerto, sparks fly between cello and orchestra in an energetic exchange of musical invention.
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Communicating Doors |
Dates : March 20 - April 04 , 2010
Place : Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hongkong
Description: : A dominatrix servicing an elderly hotel mogul
discovers something out of the ordinary that threatens her life.
Randomly opening a door to escape danger, she finds herself in a
time warp. There she encounters the mogul's ex-wives from two previous
decades. Unfortunately, the vicious killer is there too. The dominatrix
and ex-wives are each determined to help the other. How will the
story end? This new Cantonese version is set in 2009 before trailing
backward to 1989 and forward to 2029, providing plenty of nostalgia
as well as fantasy. Enter the Commnicating Doors and feel the thrill
of time travel.
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| Hong Kong International Film Festival |
Dates : March 21 - April 06 , 2010
Place : Various Venue , Hongkong
Description: The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
(HKIFFS) is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization
dedicated to the discovery and promotion of creativity in the art
and culture of film.Through its year-round programmes, the mission
of the Society is to strengthen global appreciation of Chinese film
culture and to promote inspiring films from around the world, enriching
the cultural life of Hong Kong .
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| Jeff Beck Live in Hong Kong |
Dates : Febuary 22 , 2010
Place :Arena, Asia World Expo, Hongkong
Description: Legendary artist JEFF BECK confirmed his first
ever Hong Kong show, on March 22nd , 2010 , at AsiaWorld-Arena.One
of the world's most respected artists ,influenced thousands of rock
guitar players worldwide. Beck is always in the same class as Jimi
Hendrix, Eric Clapton , and Jimmy Page.In 2009 Jeff performed all
over the world to sold out shows in every city.In April , Jeff was
inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for the 2nd time ,
by fellow luminary Jimmy Page( YARDBIRDS/LED ZEPPELIN ) .
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| Entertainment Expo Hong Kong |
Dates : March 22 - April 18 , 2010 .
Place : Various Venue , Hongkong
Description: Entertainment Expo Hong Kong brings together
key events in Hong Kong's entertainment calendar for film, TV, digital
entertainment, music and other cutting-edge elements. The Expo provides
a strong platform of spectacular events for business deals,screenings,
recognition of industry excellence and of course, entertainment.
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| Night Animal |
Dates : March 23 - March 28 , 2010 .
Place : Black Box, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre , Hongkong
Description: The Lark, based on the story of Joan of Arc,
was designated the inaugural HKAPA MFA Directing Graduate Production
Showcase. Premiered in January 2009 at the HKRep Black Box to much
acclaim, The Lark provided new theatre professionals experience,
insights, and most importantly, an invaluable opportunity. This
season, the HKRep continues this landmark project, presenting yet
another fine showcase for Hong Kong theatergoers. The synergy of
young directors and veteran professionals promises to render an
even more enjoyable theatrical experience, while offering HKAPA
students the chance to advance in their trade. HKRep and HKAPA are
committed to nurturing the next generation.
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| Tom Jones Live in Hong Kong |
Dates : March 24 , 2010 .
Place : Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre , Hongkong
Description: Following on the heels of his universally praised
and successful album 24 Hours, Tom Jones is pleased to announce
his Asia Tour in March, 2010. He will be staging at the Hong Kong
Convention & Exhibition Centre on March 24, 2010 for one night
only!HK fans will see Sir Tom performing tracks from his latest
album 24 Hours and his innumerable hits from the past 4 decades,
such as "It's not unusual", "Green green grass of
home", "Delilah", "She's a lady", "What's
new pussycat", "Thunderball", "I'll never fall
in love again", "I'm coming home", "Baby it's
cold outside", "Without love" , "Sex bomb",
"Kiss", "Mama told me not to come"…etc.Tom is
a living legend who has befriended, collaborated and hung out with
practically every key character in the music and showbiz worlds;
he has the rare ability to cut across generations and genres, appealing
to young and old, mainstream and cutting edge alike. One of the
great performers of both the 20th and 21st centuries, he’s widely
recognized as one of the godfathers of modern soul, a man without
whom the likes of Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson, Joss Stone and
Duffy would never have existed.
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| Danny Yung Experimental Theatre - Flee by Night |
Dates : March 25 - March 27 , 2010
Place : Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre , Hongkong
Description: The last sequel of Danny Yung's Experimental
Traditional Opera Trilogy, it is a revamp of the kunqu solo act
featuring Lin Chong, from the Chinese literary classic Water Margin,
in which he is forced to flee the corrupt political world to join
the Liangshan outlaws. Danny Yung brings us back to the past and
the origins of Chinese opera and asks: How do the intelligentsia
express dissent through the performing arts? How does the small
theatre stage influence society at large? The flight will make us
painfully aware, not only of the present, but also of ourselves.
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| Hong Kong Sevens |
Dates : March 26 - March 28 , 2010
Place : Hong Kong Stadium , Hongkong
Description: This is when the rugby nation comes to town for three days fantastic non-strop action. In the stands, it's a non-stop party, while on the pitch teams are at their dazzling best.
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Hong Kong being
at the cross roads of Asia often plays host to international festivals
and events. The following events are organized throughout Hong Kong
and Macau Take note of the dates if you want to catch these special
experiences. Of course, bear in mind, some will be hits and some
will be misses..
There are several events scheduled on yearly as well as one off
events such as concerts. We list events for the next two months
- as such please check back regularly.
If you are an event organiser and wish to have your Hong Kong event
posted here just drop us an email.
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