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Cheung Chau Island Bun Festival – Reaching Higher for That Special Bun!

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Festivals are used as a tool to gather communities in a city, village, district or a country towards a common goal. Learning and being a part of festivals that are held around the world or even at your own village is both entertaining and educating. Among many festivals in the world the Cheung Chau Island Bun Festival is truly unique and is a definite attention grabber.

The festival which was originated in the 18th century was initially started when the Cheung Chau Island was destroyed by a plague and invaded by pirates. Following this the people of the island started parading the picture of God Pak Tai throughout the villages with the belief that the deity drove off evil spirits and bringing the locals protection from pirates and other disasters. Ever since then the islanders have continued to hold this festival on an annual basis.

Generally the dates of the festival coincide with the birthday of Lord Buddha and the festival lasts for seven days. On three of these days the islanders become vegetarians and even global restaurants such as McDonald’s on the island serves vegetarian food. The most exciting part of this festival is the bun snatching competition. A huge structure made from bamboo and covered with buns is erected in a common place, where men would race up the tower to grab the bun placed at the highest point; for it is believed that the higher they reach the better fortune is received by the family of the snatcher!

Reservation in a hotel in Kowloon will give you hassle-free access to all main attraction points in the city. In West Kowloon you find the Mongkok city a kind of miniature Hong Kong. Mongkok hotels Hong Kong will treat you to a mix of the contrasting extremes the city has to offer. Cosmo Hotel Mongkok is a contemporary hotel that has set high quality service standards, while offering elegant accommodation that comes with modern comforts and conveniences. It makes an ideal base from which to soak up the sights and sounds of this bustling metropolis and discover the varying faces of Hong Kong which has something for everyone to enjoy.

Mongkok District – Join in the madness

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Something new, something old and something borrowed is what you will witness when you explore the culture of this overcrowded, old coastal region of Mongkok. Situated in the Yau Tsim Mong district in the Kowloon peninsula in Hong Kong, this small town is among the most densely populated cities in the world and rightly identified by the Guinness World Records as the busiest town in the world.

Over the years Mongkok has seen a significant change in its setting. Argyle Street is the heart of present day Mongkok. The city is well known for preserving its traditional characteristics. There is an array of small shops and food stalls that have stayed the same, although not far away from these, modern day shopping malls have been built in the recent past. There are some interesting nick names that these traditional streets have acquired over the years mainly owing to what each street sells. For an example the ‘Ladies Street ‘specialises in women’s clothing, although there are also a few traditional food stalls selling everything from fresh veggies to authentic seafood and noodles. There are several other streets such as Tempe Street and Sai Yeung Choi Street South that have preserved the old culture of street selling.

Interestingly there is a road called the Sneakers Street that sells sports goods and one called the Flower Market Road that sells houseplants. Tile Street, as the name suggests sells floor tiles and building material such as wall paper and Photocopy Street true to its name has a row of communication shops that do some serious photocopying for students of the schools nearby. Portland Street is a popular red light district.
While you are in Mongkok try the food booths that sell traditional snacks such as various dim sum and fish balls that most enjoy as finger food while they rush by attending to chores in this busy city. While you explore this colourful city, stay at a hotel in Kowloon that shields you from the overwhelming streets. Among Mongkok hotels a unique hotel that offers style, class and comfort while also putting you within easy reach of the chaos and many of the attractions is the Cosmo Hotel Mongkok.

Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day in Hong Kong – A Day full of Merriment!

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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.