Hong Kong – The Land of the Red Lion - By: Dawnrichard

Hong Kong “Asia’s World City “as it is also called is one of the best networked countries of the world. Having one on the best airports there a large number of flights to Hong Kong from all over the world. If you plan your holiday in advance then you stand a good chance of getting cheap flights to Hong Kong.

The Spring Lantern Festival

This festival is celebrated 15 days after the Chinese New Year. All festivities during this festival are conducted to ward off the devils and hence you will noise, red color and illumination in most of the houses. This festival is popular called as the Chinese Valentine Day. Visiting Hong Kong during this part of the year means you can have a memorable time enjoying not only the onset of the New Year but also the Spring Lantern festival. The city of Hong Kong at this time does carry a festive look for the entire city is illuminated with lanterns.

Hung Shing Festival

Being nature lovers and worshippers their Hung Shing Festival celebrates the birthday of Hung Shing Tai Wong the god of the southern sea. This festival is celebrated in the villages with processions, traditional Cantonese food, opera performances and martial arts competitions. It is a treat to catch these shows live for all sport and food lovers alike. The Hung Shing Festival is usually held in early March so do plan your trip to Hong Kong and make it a point to attend this festival.

Hong Kong Sevens

One of the most exciting rugby events across the world, Hong Kong Sevens is scheduled to take place from 23 – 25 March 2012 at Hong Kong Stadium, Causeway Bay. If you are rugby fan on the anvil of visiting Hong Kong, do be pretty quick in booking your rugby tickets as flight tickets to Hong Kong for they could be difficult to get by as the date of the event draws near. With world’s top ranking Seven’s teams at loggerheads with each other, the Hong Kong Sevens is one competition you could look out for each year.

Cheung Chau Bun Festival

The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is usually held in the month of May at the island of Cheung Chau which is in shape of a dumb-bell. The festivities held on this island include erected huge towers of buns outside the Pak Tai Temple. The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is a vibrant festival for you can enjoy lion dances, costumed children on stilts walking amongst the crowd, the bun towers and much more. As per the tradition, skilled athletes try to reach the top of the tower to grab the top most buns which are presumed to be extremely lucky.

One needs to experience all these festivals live to feel the impact it leaves. A visit to Hong Kong needs planning in advance so buy your airline tickets to avoid any disappointment and enjoy the traditional experience along with the modern Disney world which is again a place for all to enjoy.

Tourists visiting Hong Kong prefer the spring season i.e. from March to May so keep an open eye in advance to get cheap flights and cheap tickets to Hong Kong.

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Dawn Richard is an associate editor with Farebuzz.com. The website offers exclusive information related to Cheap Tickets and Cheap Flights to Hong Kong .

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