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Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is Hong Kong's biggest festival and the celebrations go on for days. We've got all the events, histroy and culture surrounding Chinese New Year covered. As well as your Chinese horoscope.
Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
Chinese New Year is Hong Kong's biggest celebration and their is plenty to celebrate. The city has its own unique way of celebrating the holiday, find out about the traditions, superstitions and your own New Years horoscope right here.
Chinese New Year Horoscopes
Chinese New Year 2009, brings in the year of the Ox, and with it a whole raft of new horoscopes. Find out what the year ahead holds for your star sign.
Chinese New Year Superstitions
Chinese New Year is when Hong Kong and Hong Kongers go into superstition overdrive. Much of the celebration is taken up by trying to appease and please certain gods and bring success for the coming year. Take a luck at our guide to Hong Kong's top ten superstitions - and make sure lady luck is on your side.
Chinese New Year: Traditions and Customs
Chinese New Year is a hoiday packed with traditions and customs. Spread out over a number of days, the holiday features; present giving, family visits and feasts. Find out what Hong Kongers do over Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year Parade in Hong Kong
The Chinese New Year parade in Hong Kong is the biggest event in a busy Chinese New year schedule. With nearly fifty floats from all around the world, and half of Hong Kong on the streets the Chinese New Year parade in Hong Kong is a must see. Find out what to see and where to follow the route with our guide.
Famous People Born in the Year of the Ox
From actors and actresses like George Clooney and Meg Ryan, to world leaders like President of the United States Barrack Obama you’ll find the world’s big name Ox in our list of famous people born in the Year of the Ox.
Gifts for Chinese New Year – Lai See Red Envelopes in Hong Kong
Lai See Gifts for Chinese New Year in Hong Kong are an essential part of the Cantonese New Year traditions. Check out our guide to Lai See gift giving in Hong Kong for Chinese New year for our fool proof guide on who to give to and why.
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