Chinese Lunar New Year which falls on the very first day of the lunar month in the Chinese calendar is something that many Asian countries celebrate with much fanfare. Just like China, Hong Kong too celebrates this festival in a glamorous manner. The city is lit up and the streets get crowded with many people in the festive mood.
This event is also popular as the Spring Festival and the ceremony marks the end of the winter season. Among all the destinations, Hong Kong makes this festival quite vibrant and many tourists love to visit the city during this period. They follow the traditions as they were a thousand years back along with many entertaining additions.
During the New Year days the whole country is full of happiness and in a festive mood while people shop around the many boutiques that are open later than normal, giving customers a last minute opportunity to shop for the grand occasion. The parades hit the streets with lion dancers, dragon dancers and so many colourful pageants that illuminate the streets of Hong Kong. The New Years Eve is celebrate with families getting together with gifts being exchanged and having a very grand meal. They also bless each other for a prosperous New Year ahead. There are many auspicious events happening with almost everyone visiting temples and receiving blessings for a prosperous future.
The ancient Chinese performed all the colourful activities and lit firecrackers to scare away the malevolent spirits. It is a very common tradition to greet everyone you meet saying ‘kung hei fat choy’ which gives the meaning ‘congratulations and be prosperous’. Those visiting during this time can experience a lively cultural festival that happens every year in a very grand scale with the participation of many locals and even tourists. It will surely be a memorable experience while you have a good insight of the cultural roots, beliefs, traditions and customs of this event.
While you are on vacation a fine place to accommodate yourself is Cosmo Hotel Mongkok which is a leading hotel in Kowloon. Ideal for those in search of Mongkok hotels from which to enjoy the New Year and take in the festive atmosphere, this hotel offers contemporary accommodation along with a range of modern comforts.