Ring in 2025 with a Dazzling and Colourful Fireworks Display at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

5 days, 22 hours ago

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1 week, 6 days ago

A December to remember: 12 family-friendly activities

Dutch News

Don’t have a breakdown during your upcoming holiday break. Light up the night The Beekse Bergen wildlife park is once again hosting its annual winter Light Safari and this year there’s a new theme and route. Along with its popular Winter Efteling overlay, the theme park will also host a New Year’s Eve bash. The city currently has not one …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Drumbeats and dance showcase Hong Kong's cultural power

China Daily

Performers are seen at the 2024 Hong Kong Drum Festival at the West Kowloon Art Park in Hong Kong. A performance combining vibrant drumbeats and traditional dances from around the globe was held on Dec 8 to celebrate the lively cultural spirit of Hong Kong and showcase the city's soft power. The 2024 Hong Kong Drum Festival, or "One Beat, …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Drumbeats and dance showcase Hong Kong's cultural power

China Daily

Performers are seen at the 2024 Hong Kong Drum Festival at the West Kowloon Art Park in Hong Kong. A performance combining vibrant drumbeats and traditional dances from around the globe was held on Dec 8 to celebrate the lively cultural spirit of Hong Kong and showcase the city's soft power. The 2024 Hong Kong Drum Festival, or "One Beat, …

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3 weeks ago

Hong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze

Associated Press

HONG KONG — Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a local theme park. Part of 2500 panda sculptures are displayed at the Hong Kong International Airport during a welcome ceremony of the panda-themed exhibition “Panda Go!” in Hong …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Remember, remember? Maybe it’s time we forgot about Guy Fawkes

The Independent

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2 months ago

HK's Cultural Vitality: The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra's Crucial Role in Promoting Culture and Music Internationally

China Daily

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra marks its 47th anniversary with a focus on solidifying its status as a vibrant East-meets-West cultural exchange hub. The orchestra hosted a concert using the bianzhong, an ancient Chinese instrument, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The event drew acclaim from the audience and showcased the rich cultural …

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2 months ago

HK's Cultural Vitality: The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra's Crucial Role in Bridging Cultures

China Daily

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra marks its 47th anniversary with a focus on solidifying its status as a vibrant East-meets-West cultural exchange hub. The orchestra hosted a concert using the bianzhong, an ancient Chinese instrument, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The event drew acclaim from the audience and showcased the rich cultural …

Government Law Culture Arts

2 months ago

HK's Cultural Landscape: A Bigger Role for the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

China Daily

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra marks its 47th anniversary with a concert that celebrates Chinese culture and music. The orchestra, founded in 1977, has played a significant role in promoting Chinese culture and music internationally. The city's status as an East-meets-West center for cultural exchange is highlighted by the annual arts survey reports of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, which …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong's voice needs to be heard

China Daily

Fireworks celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, Oct 1, 2024. The resolution of the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization, to date the most comprehensive blueprint of China's …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Surge in holiday visitors boosts HK business prospects

China Daily

By STEPHY ZHANG in Hong Kong | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-10-08 07:58 A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. Following a 36.1 percent surge in visitors during the weeklong National Day holiday, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government and business community are hoping that year-round inbound travel numbers and consumer spending will bounce back to pre-COVID …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong Tourism Soars After National Day Holiday Surge

China Daily

Hong Kong's tourism industry is experiencing a significant rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic, with the National Day holiday marking a surge in visitor numbers. The city welcomed over 1.25 million visitors during the weeklong break, with over 1.11 million coming from mainland China. The city's border checkpoints operated smoothly, contributing to the positive outcome. The tourism industry is expected to …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Insiders bullish on Hong Kong tourism

China Daily

Tourists take photos at a scenic spot in Hong Kong, May 2, 2024. Simon Wong Ka-wo, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades, said restaurant businesses saw a 10-15 percent decrease in sales during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday compared to last year. Samuel Xia Yongping, head of the Greater Bay Area department of China International Travel …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Beijing prepares to host global culture forum

China Daily

People participate in an event on a square near Beijing's Bell Tower and Drum Tower on July 27 to celebrate the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis on UNESCO's World Heritage List. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY The 2024 Beijing Culture Forum will be held in a variety of venues across the city from next Thursday to Saturday, attracting more than 800 …

Cultural Forum Beijing Prepares

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shandong culture shines at 2024 Chinese Festival in Tokyo

China Daily

The 2024 Chinese Festival kicked off in Tokyo in Japan on Sept 7, offering a two-day celebration of Chinese culture. As a highlight of the festival, East China's Shandong province showcased its rich heritage and vibrant culture through a series of engaging exhibits and performances. A fascinating showcase of Shandong's rich culture is unveiled on Sept 7 in Tokyo – …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions arrive in Hong Kong for 3-day visit

China Daily

Members of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attend the press conference at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui on Aug 29, 2024. HONG KONG - A delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a three-day visit. Chan Kwok-ki, chief secretary for administration of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions arrive in Hong Kong for 3-day visit

China Daily

Members of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attend the press conference at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui on Aug 29, 2024. HONG KONG - A delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a three-day visit. Chan Kwok-ki, chief secretary for administration of …

Hong Kong Olympic Visit Delegation Olympians Hksar Chinese Mainland

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions arrive in Hong Kong for 3-day visit

China Daily

Members of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attend the press conference at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui on Aug 29, 2024. HONG KONG - A delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a three-day visit. Chan Kwok-ki, chief secretary for administration of …

Hong Kong Olympic Visit Delegation Olympians Hksar Chinese Mainland

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes set to make return in November this year

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : The Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes is set to make a return, with the iconic six-a-side tournament set to take place from November 1 to 3 this year. Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes set to make return in November this year Hong Kong is the sporting capital of East Asia, and cricket has had a special place …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Prestigious award celebrates Hong Kong Ballet

China Daily

Scenes from The Nutcracker — A Hong Kong Adventure. The Nutcracker — A Hong Kong Adventure directed by Septime Webre, artistic director of the Hong Kong Ballet, received the prestigious Star of Outstanding Award at UNESCO's 2024 Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases. This significant accolade celebrates the company's dedication to reimagining a renowned masterpiece by infusing it …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Huge firework displays will mark 4 July in the US, but the nation's air quality will suffer

BBC

Huge firework displays will mark 4 July in the US, but the nation's air quality will suffer Getty Images Fireworks form a major part of the 4 July celebrations, but the smoke they generate can cause air quality to plummet in the days that follow Millions of tonnes of fireworks are set off each year to mark Independence Day in …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington D.C. fireworks for 4th of July 2024: Top Spots to Celebrate

Hindustan Times

The United States of America will celebrate its 248th birthday this year, 2024. But need not worry as the following list culminates the best spots to enjoy the Fourth of July fireworks along with options of rooftop views, live music, and watch parties and some are for free. Fourth of July fireworks in DC Fourth of July fireworks show in …

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6 months ago

HK performing arts expo hosts promotional event in Beijing

China Daily

In a bid to entice top-tier productions and performing arts groups from the Chinese mainland, the 2024 Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo held a promotional event in Beijing on June 17. Organized by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, this inaugural expo is scheduled to run from Oct 14 to 18 at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District, serving as …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong records some 766,000 mainland visitor arrivals during 5-day Labor Day holiday

China Daily

People watch a firework show at the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, May 1, 2024. HONG KONG -- Hong Kong has recorded about 766,000 visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland through the air, sea and land control points during the Labor Day Golden Week of the mainland, with an average daily arrivals of about 153,000, up 22 percent year-on-year. Citing …

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8 months ago

HK expects a holiday tourism boom

China Daily

Tourism in Hong Kong is expected to get a shot in the arm during the Chinese mainland's May Day holiday, with the city planning to launch a raft of activities and strengthen collaboration with the mainland to attract visitors. Hong Kong anticipates welcoming about 800,000 mainland visitors during the five-day holiday, beginning on May 1, up 30 percent year-on-year, said …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Hong Kong marks key education day on safeguarding national security

China Daily

The opening ceremony of the 2024 National Security Education Day is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, April 15, 2024. HONG KONG -- The Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Monday kicked off the opening ceremony of the 2024 National Security Education Day at the Hong Kong …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

2nd Hong Kong pop culture festival to open on April 6

China Daily

The logo of the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival. HONG KONG - The second Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival will open on Saturday, featuring over 20 activities that take people on a journey chronicling the development of Hong Kong's pop culture, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said on Friday. The HKSAR government hopes that Hong Kong's pop culture …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

2nd Hong Kong pop culture festival to open on April 6

China Daily

The logo of the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival. HONG KONG - The second Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival will open on Saturday, featuring over 20 activities that take people on a journey chronicling the development of Hong Kong's pop culture, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said on Friday. The HKSAR government hopes that Hong Kong's pop culture …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

HK set for major expo

China Daily

A news conference in Beijing announces that the Art Hong Kong Expo will be held at the city's AsiaWorld-Expo from May 16 to 19. The Art Hong Kong Expo will be held at the city's AsiaWorld-Expo from May 16 to 19, focusing on technology, digitization and culture and tourism, according to a news release in Beijing on Thursday. With the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Hong Kong eyes tourists from Qingdao

China Daily

The Hong Kong Tourism Board holds a tourism promotion event in Qingdao, Shandong on March 14. The Hong Kong Tourism Board held a tourism promotion event in Qingdao, Shandong on March 14, introducing the promotional plan for Hong Kong in Qingdao after the opening of individual travel. Pan Feng, director of the Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, stated …

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10 months ago

2024 'Nihao! China' Lantern Festival: 24-hour live broadcast

China Daily

The ancient Chinese folk tradition of Lantern Festival is a vibrant cultural phenomenon that embodies the country's rich cultural heritage. As the Lantern Festival approaches on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, China Daily website has specially planned the "Nihao! China" Lantern Festival 24-Hour Live Global Broadcast event. From the highly anticipated Harbin Ice and Snow World to …

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10 months ago

2024 'Nihao! China' Lantern Festival: 24-hour live broadcast

China Daily

The ancient Chinese folk tradition of Lantern Festival is a vibrant cultural phenomenon that embodies the country's rich cultural heritage. As the Lantern Festival approaches on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, China Daily website has specially planned the "Nihao! China" Lantern Festival 24-Hour Live Global Broadcast event. From the highly anticipated Harbin Ice and Snow World to …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong sees steady recovery in visitors in 2023

China Daily

Photo taken on Jan 3, 2024 shows tourists posing for a group photo in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, with the Victoria Harbor as the backdrop. HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region saw a steady recovery in incoming visitors in 2023 boosted by a resumption of normal travel between the city and the Chinese mainland, official data …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural creative gifts sent overseas to celebrate Spring Festival

China Daily

The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, stands as the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, embodying rich cultural connotations and deep historical roots. With the Spring Festival fast approaching, the 2024 China Cultural Creative Products Overseas Promotion Activity, initiated by the Resource Development Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, aims to showcase China's cultural charm …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural creative gifts sent overseas to celebrate Spring Festival

China Daily

The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, stands as the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, embodying rich cultural connotations and deep historical roots. With the Spring Festival fast approaching, the 2024 China Cultural Creative Products Overseas Promotion Activity, initiated by the Resource Development Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, aims to showcase China's cultural charm …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese New Year London parade route: Map shows 2024 festival journey through Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and the West End

Daily Mail

This month, millions of people around the globe will come together to ring in the Lunar New Year, welcoming in the year of the Dragon. The parade will start on the corner of Trafalgar Square - next to Charing Cross station - and will end in Chinatown A Chinese lion dance is performed in Chinatown during Lunar New Year celebrations …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bookings for cultural, culinary travels surge ahead of Spring Festival

China Daily

A photo taken on January 22, 2024 shows festive decorations set against the backdrop of the Bell Tower in Beijing, China. As the countdown to the Spring Festival continues, China is experiencing a surge in advance bookings for travel and culinary adventures. Data from Meituan and Dianping, two popular Chinese review and rating platforms, shows that advance bookings for travel-related …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bookings for cultural, culinary travels surge ahead of Spring Festival

China Daily

A photo taken on January 22, 2024 shows festive decorations set against the backdrop of the Bell Tower in Beijing, China. As the countdown to the Spring Festival continues, China is experiencing a surge in advance bookings for travel and culinary adventures. Data from Meituan and Dianping, two popular Chinese review and rating platforms, shows that advance bookings for travel-related …

Travel China Beijing Harbin Surge Ahead Spring Festival Shows Festive

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2023

China Daily

The year 2023 witnessed the occurrence of significant cultural events, with culture and tourism becoming even more closely intertwined. Protection plan released for Beijing's Central Axis The protection management plan for Beijing's Central Axis from 2022 to 2035 was released in January of 2023, marking a new stage in its conservation, sustainable development and application as a UNESCO World Heritage …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao

China Daily

Fireworks celebrating New Year's Day illuminate the Macao Tower. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA Festive events, such as countdown parties, performance galas and interactive community installations, lit up the New Year celebrations in Macao Special Administrative Region. The New Year countdown gig, staged for the seventh time in Macao by Jiangsu Satellite Television, again saw pop stars from home and abroad elicit screams …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2023

China Daily

The year 2023 witnessed the occurrence of significant cultural events, with culture and tourism becoming even more closely intertwined. Protection plan released for Beijing's Central Axis The protection management plan for Beijing's Central Axis from 2022 to 2035 was released in January of 2023, marking a new stage in its conservation, sustainable development and application as a UNESCO World Heritage …

Heritage World Beijing Central Axis

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao

China Daily

Fireworks celebrating New Year's Day illuminate the Macao Tower. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA Festive events, such as countdown parties, performance galas and interactive community installations, lit up the New Year celebrations in Macao Special Administrative Region. The New Year countdown gig, staged for the seventh time in Macao by Jiangsu Satellite Television, again saw pop stars from home and abroad elicit screams …

Eve New Year Macao

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2023

China Daily

The year 2023 witnessed the occurrence of significant cultural events, with culture and tourism becoming even more closely intertwined. Protection plan released for Beijing's Central Axis The protection management plan for Beijing's Central Axis from 2022 to 2035 was released in January of 2023, marking a new stage in its conservation, sustainable development and application as a UNESCO World Heritage …

Heritage World Beijing Central Axis

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao

China Daily

Fireworks celebrating New Year's Day illuminate the Macao Tower. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA Festive events, such as countdown parties, performance galas and interactive community installations, lit up the New Year celebrations in Macao Special Administrative Region. The New Year countdown gig, staged for the seventh time in Macao by Jiangsu Satellite Television, again saw pop stars from home and abroad elicit screams …

Eve New Year Macao

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Navigating 2023 through 12 neologisms

China Daily

China's swimmer Zhang Yufei celebrated with all the medals she had won at the 19th Asian Games. The event also showcased groundbreaking initiatives, including a digital torchbearer, electronic ID registration, and the use of robot dogs to retrieve sports equipment, demonstrating a commitment to a smart Asian Games. Japan's discharge of nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean caused concern worldwide. …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

In PICS: From Paris to Ukraine, world welcomes 2024 with New Year's spectacular fireworks

India TV News

Image Source : AP 1/11 Fireworks at Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia. Image Source : Reuters 3/11 Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during New Year's Day celebrations, in Athens, Greece Image Source : Reuters 4/11 A couple kisses next to a Christmas tree during a celebration of the New Year's eve, amid ongoing Russia's …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

New Year 2024 Google Doodle: Dazzling Disco Ball Showers Hope and Wish Lists!

News 18

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024: Google rang in 2024 with a dazzling and vibrant doodle that captured the joyous spirit of the New Year 2024. The 2024 Google New Year Day doodle is a visual celebration of new beginnings, hopes, and dreams, encouraging everyone to welcome the new year with a bang. As the confetti rained down, it transformed into tiny …

2024 New Year Wish Lists

11 months, 3 weeks ago

New Year's Eve fireworks in Seattle: top 7 spots to ring in 2024 celebrations

Hindustan Times

Every year Seattle lights up the night sky with its spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks, and there's no shortage of great spots to catch the dazzling displays. Seattle lights up the night sky with its spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks New Year's Eve fireworks in Seattle Seattle Center Armory Seattle Center Armory will go live with music, food, dancing fountains, …

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