HONG KONG AWAITS TRAVELLERS WITH VIBRANT CULTURAL FESTIVITIES THIS MAY

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong international visitors would be able to join in the diverse array of vibrant cultural festivities taking place around the city this May, including the debut of spectacular new pyrotechnic and drone shows.

Offering tourists the chance to experience Hong Kong from a different perspective, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in a statement highlighted four unmissable cultural experiences suitable for the whole family which will promise unforgettable journeys into its rich heritage.

Taking place from May 15 to 16, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, known for its distinctive local traditions, draws thousands of visitors and locals alike with events such as the Piu Sik Parade, where local children dressed up as deities, with colourful procession sets the stage for the much-anticipated Bun Scrambling Competition.

Meanwhile, on May 1, the Tin Hau Festival, listed as part of the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, will showcase colourful religious rituals, dynamic dragon and lion dances, captivating parades, and traditional performances held across different parts of Hong Kong.

Another cultural event to be held on May 15 is Buddha's Birthday, an inclusive celebration, offering enriching cultural activities for all to enjoy and embrace, regardless of their faith.

Also taking place on the same day, the Tam Kung Festival, a cherished cultural event gathered locals and visitors to the streets of the harbourside to witness colourful processions, traditional lion dances as well as thanksgiving opera performances.

Separately, starting May 1, a captivating Pyrotechnic Display will kick off to welcome the month of cultural celebrations, at Victoria Harbour, while the newly curated drone show will be launched on May 11, adding an extra layer of enchantment to the festivities that resonate throughout the city.

Travellers looking to immerse themselves in the richness of Chinese heritage and culture should book their trip to Hong Kong next month to experience this extraordinary and unmissable season of celebration.

-- BERNAMA