Hong Kong's Chinese New Year festival is world-famous. In 2025, Chinese New Year will fall on January 29th. In Hong Kong, people get three public holidays from Jan. 29th to Jan 31st. In Hong Kong, people mark the occasion with a unique fusion of modern fun and ancient customs. Hong Kong is one of the best places in the world to experience Chinese New Year (CNY), blending ancient traditions with modern festivities. In 2025, the Year of the Snake, the city will come alive with vibrant parades, dazzling fireworks, and cultural events. In case you’re wondering how to make the most of this festive season with your loved ones, The Square and Time Out Travel share some of the best things to do in Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year with family. Read on for more. 1. Witness the Spectacular Chinese New Year Parade. Lunar New Year 2025, 2026 and 2027. Lunar New Year is the most spectacular holiday of Hong Kong’s year and celebrates the start of the new year according to the Chinese calendar. It is also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, and the date of this holiday changes each year but falls in January or February according the western calendar. Chinese New Year brings the city alive with red lanterns, lion dances, festive markets, and auspicious foods. Here’s a quick look at some of the key events to kick off the Year of the Snake: Chinese New Year Night Parade. Experience floats and dazzling performances along Tsim Sha Tsui’s streets. Lunar New Year Fireworks Display. Chinese New Year is one of Hong Kong’s biggest festivals and is celebrated with red lanterns, lion dances, markets, prayers for good fortune and auspicious cuisines. From interactive installations to festive decorations there are plenty of celebratory events throughout the city to start the new year with joy and prosperity. Hong Kong is alive with Lunar New Year celebrations from January to mid-February this year. Take part in Chinese New Year events across the city and welcome the Year of the Snake with family and friends! Rounding up the list of best Chinese New Year 2025 displays in Hong Kong is the celebration at Lee Gardens. A slew of adventurous activities like the ‘Lee Gardens Street Game’, the Hawkers’ Run, the ‘Red Dog Debate’, and the ‘Mahjong Tournament 100’ will immerse you in festive fun. Hong Kong will ring in 2025 with a New Year’s Eve countdown line-up of activities including fireworks, a star-studded concert and dance performances. Event organiser, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Chinese New Year in 2025 falls on January 29 and ends with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Celebrations last up to 16 days; the Chinese public holiday lasts from Wednesday to Feb. 4. What is the The auspicious celebration of Lunar New Year is celebrated with pomp by East Asian groups all over the world, particularly in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Vietnam, and Korea. Ring in 2025 with unforgettable celebrations at The Murray, Hong Kong. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy a delectable Set Lunch at The Tai Pan or Garden Lounge, featuring two- or three-course options starting at HK$418 per person. Join us at Victoria Harbour to countdown the new year with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display, featuring stunning 'pyromusical' effects that will light up the night alongside the city’s magnificent skyline. QS Best Student Cities rating for Hong Kong: #12 2022 PISA ranking: 520 (among 10 best) The University of Hong Kong ranking: Times Higher Education #43/QS ranking #26/Shanghai (2023) #88 We carry confirmed dates (guidelined) till Aug 2025 -- but schools may modify these dates 1st January 2025 – (Hong Kong) On New Year’s Eve, various countdown celebrations took place across Hong Kong, with the most prominent being the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s fireworks display over Victoria Harbour. Share this event: 2025 Chinese New Year Fireworks Open Bar Dinner Luxury Yacht Cruise Save this event: 2025 Chinese New Year Fireworks Open Bar Dinner Luxury Yacht Cruise Sales end soon Nautical Nights: CNY Fireworks Over the Waves! Lunar New Year Fireworks 2025. 8:00pm. in the Lunar New Year with Hong Kong’s spectacular fireworks lighting up Victoria Harbour. famous for their Chinese Join the spectators on both sides of Victoria Harbour on the second day of Chinese New Year to witness an astounding fireworks display as Hong Kong ushers in the Year of the Snake! Don’t miss the chance to kick-start the new year with this awe-inspiring spectacle. Coordinator: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Hong Kong is renowned for its spectacular Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations, and the fireworks display over Victoria Harbour is one of the most anticipated events. If you’re planning to witness this dazzling show on January 30, 2025, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience. ---Key Details of the 2025 CNY Join us at Victoria Harbour to countdown the new year with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display, featuring stunning 'pyromusical' effects that will light up the night alongside the city’s magnificent skyline.
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