| Important
Hong Kong Festivals |
| Hong
Kong Public Holidays 2011 |
| 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 September & October
2011 |
|
September Festivals |
| World Tenpin Bowling Championships for Women 2011 (WWC) |
Dates : 01 - 11 September, 2011
Place : Hong Kong Bowling City, Kowloonbay International Trade &
Exhibition Centre (KITEC), Kowloon Bay
Description : The World Tenpin Bowling Championships for
Women is held every two years alternating with the World Tenpin
Bowling Championships for Men. Some 250 professional bowlers representing
the national teams of some 50 countries will compete in different
categories. This is one of the Major Sports Events in Hong Kong
recognized by the Major Sports Events Fund Committee.
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| Joseph Koo's Classic Melodies
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Dates : 02 - 04 & 17 - 18 September, 2011
Place : Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui Yuen Long Theatre.
Description : This is the first time the 'godfather of Hong
Kong music', Joseh Koo has collaborated with the Hong Kong Dance
Company to transform his classic melodies into dance! Koo is not
only a music legend in Hong Kong, but with 1200 tunes under his
belt, the foremost composer of Cantonese pop songs.
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| Lantern Wonderland |
Dates : 03 - 12 September, 2011
Place : Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong
Description : The centrepiece of the Lantern Wonderland will
be a giant lantern established near the eastern entrance of Victoria
Park. The design of this giant lantern has been created through
a lantern design competition organised by the Hong Kong Tourism
Board with support from the Hong Kong Designers Association, the
Hong Kong Institute of Architects and the Hong Kong Ambassadors
of Design. The lantern is set to create the world record as the
Largest Sculpture made by Lanterns.
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| Mid-Autumn Lantern Celebration |
Dates : 04 - 13 September, 2011
Place : Various venues throughout Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Description : Every autumn, Hong Kong celebrates the Mid-Autumn
Festival paying homage to the harvest moon. It's filled with excitement
and colour as families and friends gather to eat moon cakes and
bask in the glow of the golden orb. This heart-warming celebration
is a wonderful blend of ancient Chinese fable, beautifully crafted
lanterns, scrumptious food and fun for everyone. Drop by the various
lantern carnivals around town to discover fascinating aspects of
Chinese culture and don't miss the amazing three-day fire dragon
dance in Tai Hang, Causeway Bay.
|
| Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2011 |
Dates : 07 - 11 September, 2011
Place : Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
Description : Here is a great opportunity to check out the
latest watch designs at the Brand Name Gallery on the last day of
the fair (11 September 2011). This Gallery is a premium showcase
of licensed and original branded watches as well as fine fashion
labels and designer collections.
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| Fumiaki Miura HK Début |
Dates : 10 September, 2011
Place : Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall, Central
Description : Youngest winner of the First Prize, Music Critics
Prize and Audience Prize of the Hannover International Violin Competition
in 2009, Fumiaki Miura is one of the brightest rising stars in the
classical music scene. Join Miura, conductor Alessandro Crudele
and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta for an all-Russian programme featuring
Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No 1 in A minor, Stravinsky's high
spirited Suite for Chamber Orchestra, Prokofiev's Neoclassical Symphony
and Tchaikovsky's romantic tragedy inspired symphonic poem - Francesca
da Rimini.
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|
October Festivals |
| The 5th Annual Hong Kong International Comedy Festival |
Dates : 06 - 15 October, 2011
Place : Nil., Hong Kong
Description : Featuring American comedian Butch Bradley,
Improv, Vivek Mahbubani One Man Chinese Show and famous English/Chinese
International Comedy Competitions with comedians from all over the
world, this is one of the largest comedy festivals in Asia.
|
| Wine & Dine Month |
Dates : 27 - 30 October, 2011
Place : Various venues throughout Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Description : Hong Kong Wine and Dine Month begins with the
Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival (27 - 30 October 2011), a spectacular
gathering of delectable delicacies and live entertainment! This
great event showcases international wines paired with food dishes
from local restaurants. A variety of great events such as seafood
festivals and street carnivals will be held during the month. Hong
Kong major hotels, popular food districts and party hot spots will
also offer territory-wide food and wine promotions.
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| Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2011 |
Dates : 28 - 30 October, 2011
Place : Kowloon Cricket Club, Hong Kong
Description : The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is a popular event
on the global sporting calendar, offering fans a thrilling weekend
of action.
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| German Bierfest 2011 |
Dates : 21 October - 12 November, 2011
Place : Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
Description : Let the German traditions continue! From 21 Oct to 12 Nov, head down to Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel for a fun-filled evening of traditional German bites, worldwide selections of beers and all-night dancing and laughter against the panoramic backdrop of the Victoria Harbour. The German Bierfest also brings you traditional tunes and madcap antics by The Notenhoblers, a seven-member band from Munich. Join in Asian most authentic and traditional German Bierfest at its 20th anniversary. The talk of the town - the longest-running party marathon ever held by Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel!
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