Being a hardcore traveller, there was one place that I always wanted to visit and see for myself. The place was none other than Hong Kong. Finally I got a chance to visit the place and I cannot tell you how wonderful the experience was. Do you know, one of the best times to visit Hong Kong is during the festivals that keep on happening all throughout the year. I have been a lucky person to be present there during the festival time. There are many festivals that are a part of the Hong Kong culture. Mostly surrounded by the Chinese types, they include the Chinese New year celebrations, Halloween bashes etc.
The beginning of the festivals of Hong Kong starts with the much celebrated Chinese New Year. This day is celebrated with utmost fervour
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Usually, the cemeteries of Hong Kong are very much avoided and not many people visit there. But it is different on the day of The Ching Ming festival. Translating to “clean and bright” this is a day where every Chinese people visit the graveyard And clean the graves of their ancestors. There are many other things which are done on this day such as touching up the inscriptions on the headstones, weeding graves. Along with that, you would also find families which make offerings of food to their ancestors and the lighting of …show more content…
Gautam Buddha has been one figure who and who’s preaching has been known throughout the whole of Hong Kong through the years. This day is also called the Buddha Bathing festival. This festival is one of the most spiritual festivals of the whole of Hong Kong. The legend says, 9 dragons are sprayed water to bathe the baby Buddha at birth. The devotees of Buddha gather at the temples to bathe statues of him which they believe helps them in the purification of their soul. This is also one of the grandest festivals and spiritually enhancing festivals of the whole of Hong Kong. After and just before the birthday of Buddha, the people who celebrated eat bitter and green cookies which are a representation of the passing through many hardships of life to enjoy better
The United States gives Columbus a national holiday, Zheng He should deserve a national holiday as well. He was kidnapped at the age of ten by the Ming Dynasty, and had to watch as his father died. He was taken prisoner and became an eunuch who eventually rose to power. The Emperor Yongle rewarded his loyalty by electing him as the fleet commander and eventually went on 7 voyages all around Asia, India, and eastern Africa in the next 28 years. Using the measuring sticks of scale/size, significance, and skill, should we commemorate the voyages of Zheng He? We should recognize the voyages of Zheng He for the 3 major reasons, the incredible distances/destinations traveled, the amazing size/scale of the ships, and the honorary purpose of many of the expeditions.
When carnival was created it was a day for the peasants to have freedom to do what they wanted to the kings and the hierarchy above them, but my question is why did the kings take it to heart? If what the Kings do to the peasants on a daily basis is not accepted when it is done to them on the day of carnival, then why do it at all?
Imagine, your mother has passed and she is replaced by an evil stranger who plans to take control you and your family. Your family isn’t convinced that this stranger whom they've invited to live with is ruthless human being. This is a summary of young Adeline Yen Mah’s childhood. With help from a few friends and her beloved Aunt Baba she attempts to overcome her stepmother Niang and choose her own life. In the memoir, Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah I believe Adeline needs Aunt Baba more than Aunt Baba needs Adeline. I believe this because Aunt Baba is an adult and has a job so she is able to live her own life. On the other hand, Adeline is only in her childhood and must live in a household where the family doesn't appreciate her. In order to survive, Adeline needs support from a loving parent or in this case an aunt. In the book Aunt baba says, “‘Let’s open my sad deposit box. That will make us both feel better’” (Yen Mah 78). This is said to Adeline and shows that Aunt Baba cares very deeply about Adeline, it’s as if she were her own child. She wants Adeline to be comforted feel like she is loved. This quote also shows Aunt Baba is prepared to comfort her niece. Apart from loving Aunt
All of this takes place during the fifteenth and final day of the Chinese New Year, called the Yuanxiao festival. However, it is more commonly called the lantern festival. Fireworks are lighted, and used to scare off the last of the evil spirits. Also, an red ornate lantern is made and floats to the heavens. The lanterns are lit with a brilliant fire to represent vitality and passion for the next year. they are then floated away to represent a new life. This process lifts the person’s soul to a higher plane of existence as well, and creates a new person for the new year. Of course the worship of the gods is still very important in this festival. The Jade emperor began to burn down cities but this festival dissuaded him. People offer prayers to him during this festival. The god of wisdom,Laozi, is very important as well, people write riddles on the paper lanterns as a fun way to honor him.This festival is also an important time to spend with family. During the festival a beautiful silver new moon is visible. This represents a new life and time with family. The last big feast with family takes place during this festival as well. Additionally, to embrace this new life, couples elope under the new moon, romantically watching the paper lanterns fly. After this the Chinese New Year is over, and they tear down all of the items that relate to the festival. Everyone returns to their ordinary lives, one year
In Buddhist tale, the Yulanpen festival was established due to a story of “Mulian rescuing his mother” in which an honorable monk, Mulian, guided by the Buddha to offer fruits and gifts in a bowl to monasteries and monks on the 15th of July in lunar calendar. In such way, Mulian’s mother was rescued and freed from the hungry ghost realm.(佛說盂蘭盆經) Since
But before exploring multiculturalism through the eyes of Hong Kong, we need to figure out what multiculturalism really means. Multiculturalism can be defined either descriptively or normatively. In a descriptive sense, multiculturalism can be defined as the mere survival of a diverse group of people, in a specific regional context (Webster Dictionary). Whereas the Princeton dictionary defines multiculturalism, in a normative sense, to be the laying down of certain rules and policies in order to promote peaceful and equitable co-existence amongst various cultural groups, in a single country. Hong Kong definitely meets the criteria of being a descriptive multicultural city. But does it meet the normativ...
Tradition was a disputed subject between different dynasties. As the ruler of China from thirteenth to fourteenth century, the Mongols refused to establish Chinese political and cultural traditions in society because it was not necessary. However, the Ming emperor argued that promoting traditions benefits China. Similarly, the Qing emperor agreed with his point of view. For centuries, the restoration of civil service examinations led the Ming and Qing dynasties to often practiced Confucianism and gender relations because respecting Chinese traditions is the best way to maintain stability in China.
Hong Kong has many wonderful activities throughout the year. As its mixed culture of the west and east, Hong Kong holds both traditional Chinese and western festival, like the most important Chinese New Year celebration and western Christmas day. Moreover, it has been influenced by colonial rule and Chinese culture, Hong Kong has a flourishing arts scene that it not only has art festivals, orchestras, and opera performances but also has international film festivals and other global events. Furthermore, Hong Kong has many international sports events. For instant, international dragon boat races, FIVB volleyball world grand Prix, and FIA formula E Hong Kong ePrix.
All over the world there are charity programs to help the less fortunate. In Asia especially children are the ones who need the help of such institutions. Taste of Asia is a special Event for charity which takes place every year. Many Volunteers attend it to help the less fortunate, but it is also an opportunity for them to improve their Image. With various food to taste and interesting shows to watch, the Event offers something unique for the people.
Lights up. What is culture, how can it be performed? Can two communities perform different culture but still define as same country? Is our identity mostly determined by culture or origin? As a Hong Kongese, these questions always bother me because there is no absolute statement to define who I am. Hong Kong (HK) is a unique region that mostly influences by two different countries: China and Britain. Interestingly, these countries hold a totally opposite social practice towards one another. From liberalism to communism, these political ideologies have a major impact on the foundation of a country, and how the world perceives them as a performer. With such a high contrast in cultural practice, Hong Kong finds its own balance and performs as
An increasingly common motivator for travel is for one to have the ability to experience a culture different than their own in a more involved and intimate manner than say a book, film, or websearch could provide. As a result of these desires, when individuals travel they are likely to partake in other ethnic or cultural traditions in an effort to expose themselves to something different than our own traditions, something “foreign”. New emerging trends in tourism, such as the increase in the popularity of observing or participating in ethnic or cultural activities and events, has piqued the interest of scholars. Studies pertaining to these concepts are often called cultural heritage tourism or CHT.
One of the most common dishes in China that people eat during Chinese New Year is the fish. There are three types of lucky fish. The three lucky fishes are the Crucial Carp, Chinese Mud Carp and the Catfish. All three of the fish represent luck in fortune for the family. The fish, unlike other foods, should be eaten last because the Chinese believe that the fish holds the most luck and should be saved until everything is eaten. Foods that are important and should be eaten on Chinese New Year is Chinese Dumplings, Spring Rolls, Rice Cakes, Sweet Rice Balls, Longevity noodles, tangerines, oranges, pomelos and shaddocks. Many believe these foods will bring them luck because the character, meaning and pronunciation represent something good and
Islam culture has not been very popular in Hong Kong. It has been always viewed by the public as an ethnic minorities’ religion and separated from our society. However, people have been ignoring the fact that this culture have established in Hong Kong for a long time. Back to the early 19th century, South Asian sailors and merchants were brought to Hong Kong by Europeans and they have started to promote this religion to people here (O'Connor, 2012).Since then, the Muslims have becoming part of our society and the Islam culture have been laying its roots under Hong Kong’s ground. Walking through Wan Chai, It is obvious that Islam culture have its own significance in Hong Kong and it is a cultural heritage that worth our concern. In the following essay, the importance of Islam culture and the current situation of this culture will be examined.
You’ve known some of festivals around the world, so where will you decide make your next trip? The above are just some of amazing, fun and crazy festival from all around the globe. Festivals are the key to open local cultures and will give you some enjoyable and fantastic travel experiences.
Every year, in Trinidad there is a festival of colors which is transformed into costumes, calypso, steel band music, dance and different foods and Carribean art which magnetizes many people from different countries also known as Carnival. Carnival takes places on the Monday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday. Carnival is celebrated to mark an overturning of daily life. The Carnival of Trinidad is a very consequential festival in the island of Trinidad and Tobago. The roots of carnival both lay in Africa and France. Carnival has evolved over the past two centuries from an elegant, exclusive affair to a truly all – inclusive national festival, it is by far the most spectacular event on the nation’s calendar.