Dragon Boats and Rice Dumplings
One of my favorite events in Hong Kong is the Dragon Boat Festival, or Tuen Ng. Officially it falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese Lunar calendar or June 8, this year. No matter the date, the celebrations are usually held on week-ends to allow as many people as
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Bun Fun on Buddha's Birthday
Yesterday was the Buddha's Birthday holiday in Hong Kong. It was also the date of one of the great annual events in Hong Kong, the Bun Carnival on Cheung Chau Island. Unfortunately, I missed it but see my strategies below for overcoming the
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Lamma Island
Lamma, the third largest island after Lantau and Hong Kong, is considered by most locals as the most laid back spot in all the territory. It does have a whiff of the 60's but just a whiff, created by a few organic food stores and restaurants, a few art galleries, some resident writers,
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"Whass Up" in Hong Kong? May-June, 2008
I hope to make this a regular, monthly article highlighting some of the major events scheduled for the next 30 days or so. Please be aware that this is just a sampling. There is a lot more going on here.
If you want more detailed information or scheduled events for dates beyond
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At the Fringe
While I was doing yesterday's article, I realized I have never mentioned The Fringe Club, one my favorite places in Hong Kong. Sitting at the corner of Wyndham and Lower Albert Streets, it is located in a 95 year old building that was once
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