HONG KONG April e-NEWSLETTER - Indulge Yourself in Hong Kong's Vibrant Living Culture with Four Festivals

April 2012

What to See and What to Do

Chic City‧Timeless Traditions
Come see a side of Asia's world city that lives deep inside its modern exterior. Join us to celebrate four traditional Chinese festivals in Hong Kong which are sure to invigorate your senses! Grab your camera as a flotilla of gaily decorated boats sail through Victoria Harbour in a spectacular boat parade for the Tin Hau Festival! Set sail for the unique Cheung Chau Bun Festival known for its ‘Floating Colours' parade and Bun Scrambling Competition! Take part in the ‘Buddha Bathing Festival' on the Birthday of Lord Buddha, or grab the rare opportunity to see the Buddha's Parietal-bone Relic on show in Hong Kong for the first time. Soak up the atmosphere of dragon dance and street parade for Tam Kung Festival. The Cantonese Opera performed during the festivals in traditional bamboo theatres are also not-to-be-missed!


Good Things Come in Threes for Art Lovers
With not one but three fascinating arts extravaganzas, it's shaping up to be a superb Spring for arts and crafts lovers! So come along and discover the best of France at the 20th anniversary of Le French May (12 April - 24 June) and the cream of Asia and the world's rising and established talents at the Hong Kong International Art Fair (17 - 20 May). There'll be still more fascinating antiques and accouterments to see and buy at the following week's 7th Asian Arts and Antiques Fair (25 - 27 May).

Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2012

Hong Kong 2012 International a cappella Festival

Stars and top industry experts of film, TV, digital entertainment and music set to gather at Entertainment Expo this March to April.

19 Mar – 15 Apr

Hear world-renowned a cappella groups such as Rockapella, Beelzebubs and Delilah amaze Hong Kong with their uniquely uplifting music.

25 Mar – 28 Apr

Olivia Newton-John Live in Hong Kong

The Cranberries Live in HK 2012

The iconic Aussie songstress will wow audiences with a set combining evergreen hits such as I Honestly Love You, Hopeless Devoted To You with cuts from her newest album.

2 Apr

Having topped charts worldwide with classics such as Linger, Dreams and Zombie, the Dolores O'Riordan-fronted Irish four piece are all set to light up Hong Kong on their long overdue return visit.

8 Apr

Queen Elizabeth II Cup (horse racing)

2012 Mega Ice Hockey 5's

With a HK$14,000,000 purse up for grabs, this international Group 1 race is a star-studded social event and magnet for the world's top trainers, jockeys and horses.

29 Apr

Attracting top players from 80 countries to the Territory's largest ice rink, this is Hong Kong's premier ice hockey tournament. A must-attend event for seasoned fans, it's also a great opportunity for newcomers to start loving the sport!

1- 5, 8 - 12 May

PICASSO – Masterpieces from Musée National Picasso, Paris

Capturing every phase in the prolific career of one of the 20th Century's most important artists, this incredibly comprehensive exhibition is a must for all art lovers.

19 May - 22 Jul

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Cheung Chau Bun Festival

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