Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed)

📣 Traveler notes

Hong Kong is a culturally diverse city blending Chinese and British influences, attracting a wide range of travelers from Asia.

• Dragon Boat festivals and races are common celebrations.
• Chinese New Year often features elaborate Lion Dances.
• Halloween is widely celebrated, though 'trick-or-treating' is uncommon.
• Christmas is observed with Western decorations and special dining events.
• Restaurants and shopping centers generally remain open during major holidays.
• The city maintains a continuous atmosphere of activity, reflecting its status as a major global hub.
• Use chopsticks for Chinese meals; Western utensils are provided in Western establishments. Do not stick chopsticks vertically into rice (a cultural taboo). When receiving tea, tapping the table with two or three fingers is customary. Budget restaurants may provide hot tea for rinsing utensils.