Hello Takes You to More: Hong Kong’s Hidden Gems and Return of Mega Events

Experience Hong Kong’s Rich Culture & Hidden Treasures

Over the years, Hong Kong has become synonymous with the fast-paced hustle and bustle of city life: the towering skyscrapers, 24/7 shopping sprees, and delectable food finds on every corner. The modern, innovative persona is what Hong Kong is known for. But amidst and beneath all the city glamour are more things Hong Kong can be proud of. Whether it’s history, an adrenaline rush, or time with nature, you can say ‘Hello!’ to Hong Kong’s plethora of surprises.

Roaring Back to Life

Experience the cultural heartbeat of Hong Kong as the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance returns with over 140 years of history. From September 28 to 30, the flamboyant dance will feature more than 300 performers parading a majestic 67-meter-long dragon through the grid-like streets of the charming Tai Hang district.  This iconic event will feature special performances by next generation drag performers and an extended viewing zone along Wun Sha Street and Tung Lo Wan Road.

Originating during a plague outbreak, the Fire Dragon dance began in an inspirational dream when a village elder was instructed to create a dragon adorned with incense sticks to save the village. Since then, the ritual has been performed every year and has established itself as one of Hong Kong’s most important cultural celebrations, with the dance included on the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Cheers to World Flavors

Mark your calendars for a culinary extravaganza against the backdrop of the breathtaking Victoria Harbour skyline! Following a five-year hiatus, the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival makes its grand return to the Central Harbourfront. The festival will also serve as a launching pad for a month of culinary celebrations taking place around Hong Kong. Throughout November, Taste Around Town will highlight over 300 of Hong Kong’s destinations to eat and drink, with a month-long programme of exclusive discounts, limited-time menus and more that will reinforce Hong Kong’s position as one of the world’s great dining cities.Gourmands can savor the new trends in Chinese cuisine prepared by some of the city’s leading Chinese chefs through the Chinese Master Chefs’ Curation. The HK Bar Show will spotlight a number of bars around the city offering specially crafted Hong Kong-inspired libations, including a number that recently appeared on Asia’s 50 Best Bars.

Also new to the festival is the Tasting Theatre,…