Hong Kong Disney Halloween Celebration 迪士尼黑色世界

It is Halloween again soon, as usual, Hong Kong Disneyland has make over itself be a haunted house. With all kind of decorations and toys that all match to the Halloween theme. So lets take a look if you haven't decide if you are going to join in the fun.

How is it? Well, more toys with the Halloween theme than last year, I think.

Dragonfly Festival at Wetland Park

From now until 30 Sept 2009, there will be Dragonfly Festival at Hong Kong Wetland Park. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Activities include exhibition, walking tour, seminar, photographing competion etc. Lets see some of the photos from the exhibiton....

「蜻蜓节」为你展示奇妙美丽的蜻蜓生态，节目包括专题展览、剪纸巡回展览、工作坊、导赏团、讲座、话剧、蜻蜓快拍比赛等，足以让一家大小乐在其中。

Summer special celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park

On this summer, both Disneyland and Ocean Park at Hong Kong have Special Summer Celebration. Diseny is using the theme "Party by the beach", while Ocean Park is using the theme of "Pre-historic".

Hong Kong Disneyland Summer Celebration
11 June to 31 Aug 2009

这个夏日，香港迪士尼乐园让您置身盛况空前的沙滩派对，感受前所未有的欢乐气氛！踏进美国小镇大街，到处弥漫着夏日气息，四周更传来节拍强劲的派对音乐；一场令人热血沸腾的沙滩派对，正式开始！蹦蹦跳跳的史迪仔，邀请了一班活力十足的迪士尼朋友与您近距离接触，齐齐摆动身体，将澎湃的派对气氛加倍提升。

Adult: HKD $350, Children (age 3 to 11) HKD $250, Senior (65 and above) HKD $170.

香港海洋公园史前夏水礼2009
1 July to 31 Aug 2009

快来海洋公园，展开一个以史前世界为主题的惊险旅程！超过20只史前恐龙强势驾临 “恐龙帝国”；还有暑期猛片《冰河世纪3：大威龙驾到》中的动物朋友和您一起跌进恐龙世纪！记住要挑战 “石器水世界”的疯狂玩水游戏，亲手发掘恐龙化石，玩个畅快淋漓！

Adult HKD $208, Children (age 3 to 11) HKD $103

Hong Kong Cheung Chau Bun Festival 長洲太平清醮搶包山 2009

This is the famous festival at Hong Kong Cheung Chau 長洲 island - Bun Festival 太平清醮搶包山 - very traditional. Here are two video clips in high definition. You will feel yourself right in the crowd and part of the festival.

Day time - beware that the volume is loud.

Night time - the main show of picking the bun.

The traditional culture is well perserved in some parts of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong over hundred years historical building - 香港百年歷史建築伯大尼博物館

This building has a long history, but now, it is renovated, and part of it being developed as a museum and opened to public.

經過三年的修復工程，香港百年歷史建築伯大尼修院，成為演藝學院的“古跡”校園。伯大尼博物館對香港市民和遊客開放。伯大尼博物館位于伯大尼修院的地下酒窖，館藏包括由巴黎外方傳教會借出的聖物、早年由納匝肋印書館出版的珍貴書籍及在復修時在地下發掘的出土文物，主要闡述有關伯大尼修院及附近的歷史，包括巴黎外方傳教會、伯大尼修院及鄰近伯大尼修院的納匝肋印書館(現為香港大學大學堂宿舍)。

位于香港薄扶林道、毗鄰中華廚藝學院的伯大尼修院已經有逾百年歷史，由巴黎外方傳教會于一八七五年建成，作傳教士休養之用。經過多年荒廢後，伯大尼修院及毗鄰的牛奶公司舊牛棚于二00三年獲香港特區政府斥資七千多萬港元復修，成為香港演藝學院電影學院的第二校舍及小劇院。

伯大尼復修後，於○六年正式開放，現為演藝學院電視電影學院校舍，內設兩個表演場地、一個展覽廳、小教堂，及由地下酒窖改建成的法國巴黎銀行伯大尼博物館。 伯大尼获联合国颁发亚太区文物古迹保护奖。是香港唯一申报的古迹，哥德式建筑，于一八七五年由巴黎外方传教会建成，作为传教会士的休养之所，修院运作百年后关闭成为政府建筑物，一九八一年被列入二级历史建筑。

Experience Hong Kong' unique Chinese Culture and Festivals

Hong Kong is blessed with numerous traditional Chinese Festivals during the coming months. Upcoming events include the:

Tin Hau's Birthday 天后诞: Tin Hau's birthday is celebrated to bring safety, security, fine weather and full nets during the coming year. There are celebrations at Tin Hau temples all over Hong Kong. 天后是香港渔民的守护神，每年的天后诞辰日，香港各区的天后庙均有庆祝活动。

Birthday of Lord Buddha: Worshippers show their devotion throughout the day by bathing Buddha's statue. 大屿山宝莲禅寺拥有全世界最高的户外青铜坐佛，是顶礼膜拜的重地之一，善信可参与浴佛仪式及享用美味素菜。

Tam Kung's Birthday: His birthday festival is celebrated with considerable devotion and fanfare at the Tam Kung Temple in Shau Kei Wan on Hong Kong Island, which dates from 1905. 谭公是另一位海上守护神，为渔民带来平安与快乐。谭公诞的庆典仪式与天后诞相似，渔民多向谭公祈求未来一年平安、丰收。

Cheung Chau Bun Festival 长洲太平清醮: The weeklong festival climaxes with a large, carnival-like street procession featuring costumed children on stilts held aloft above the crowd, lion dances and other colourful participants. 盛典的焦点是北帝庙前三个用竹棚搭成、挂满平安包的包山。会景巡游是节庆的高潮，飘色、醒狮及麒麟队在岛上巡游，孩童装扮成古今人物或传说中的角色，站在支架上，穿梭大小街道。由于包山的缘故，太平清醮又名“包山节”。

These festivals can be incredibly colourful and noisy affairs, attended by thousands of people and include festive feasting, lion and dragon dancers, Chinese opera, carnivals and parades - all creating a fantastic experience - that's uniquely Hong Kong! More Chinese Festival information (or Chinese version 传统节庆).

Hong Kong Food and Wine Year - 香港美酒佳肴年

Hong Kong has recently become only the second Asian city to be awarded its very own Michelin Guide. What better way to toast Hong Kong's rich gastronomic heritage and this wonderful achievement than by holding a sparkling array of events throughout the year. The Hong Kong Food and Wine Year is a marvellous opportunity for both locals and visitors alike to indulge in magical culinary experiences and to enjoy what is the city's favourite pastime enjoying truly great food in great surroundings with a wonderful atmosphere!

The highlights of this years culinary calendar include:
- The spectacular Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival
- An engaging portfolio of gastronomic guidebooks
- A year filled with mouth-watering special offers

最近，香港成为亚洲第二个获得《米其林指南》所覆盖的城市。“香港美酒佳肴年”，正为旅客及本地居民提供一个绝佳的机会，让大家在美好的气氛中享受真正一流的珍馐佳酿，纵情欢享美妙绝伦的味觉体验，于这个城市尽享闲情逸致！

今年一系列美食活动中的亮点包括：
• 盛大的 “香港美酒佳肴巡礼”
• 一系列特色饮食指南
• 全年不绝的餐饮优惠

Ngong Ping Shaolin Showcase 昂坪少林大会

Ngong Ping Shaolin Showcase will be staged in Ngong Ping Village from 20 to 31 March. Come and ride the Cable Car to Ngong Ping Village, where 12 Shaolin gurus impress you with some 40 matchless blows of their specialty, including all sorts of arms and weapons, tiger boxing and plum blossom broadsword. 十二位少林高手将现身「昂坪少林大会」，展示少林的精湛武术。除有机会与一众高手合照外，您更可参与武术体验工作坊，亲身体验少林武术的博大精深。

A photo-taking session and a Shaolin Wushu Experience Workshop are also available for you to participate. Book your tickets online and visit Ngong Ping Village to experience yourself the enormous world of Shaolin kung fu against the panoramic view.

日期:2009年3月20至31日
地点:昂坪市集

时间:
平日 上午十时至下午六时
星期六、星期日及特别日子 上午九时至下午六时半

For here for details of the performance timing.

6 Performances / International Events for Feb and March at Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a city that never sleep. Plenty of world-class performances and exhibitions happen across year round. Just Feb and March, there will be 6 international events to be held in Hong Kong. They are Hong Kong Flower Show 2009, Disney on Ice "Princess Wishes" performance, Top Gear Live, Entertainment Expo, Ruby Seven Tournament, International Film Festival. Check out the details on each of them with the link provided.


Hong Kong Flower Show 2009
香港花卉展览2009
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/green/hkfs/2009/en/index.php
成人 - HK$14, 小童 - HK$7

2009年3月13至22日
上午9:00至晚上9:00
维多利亚公园

Featuring “Cosmos” as its theme flower, the event will showcase this exquisite plant and a rich profusion of exquisite potted plants, beautiful floral arrangements and gorgeous landscape displays by organizations from local, the Mainland and overseas. There will also be commercial stalls selling flowers and other horticultural products.

During the show period, a rich diversity of educational and recreational fringe activities will also be organized for the enjoyment of visitors of all ages. They include student drawing competition, photo competition, exhibit competition, music and cultural performances, floral art demonstrations, plant maintenance workshops, green stalls, guided visits, recreation programmes and fun games.


Disney on Ice "Princess Wishes"
迪士尼冰上世界 "公主的梦想"
www.disney.com.hk/onice
$390, $270, $150

广东话演出
(星期五) 2009年2月20日 晚上7时30分
(星期六) 2009年2月21日 下午3时正
(星期日) 2009年2月22日 早上11时正 及 晚上7时30分

英语演出
(星期六) 2009年2月21日 早上11时正 及 晚上7时30分
(星期日) 2009年2月22日 下午3时正

在小叮当的带领下，欣赏迪士尼七位公主的经典浪漫故事：与小鱼仙艾利奥一起探寻海底以外的世界、看白雪公主寻觅真爱......总之，不要错过这奇妙的冰上演出，这里是梦想成真的开始！


Top Gear Live Hong Kong
http://www.topgearlive.com.hk/
$988, $588, $288

2009年2月20日 晚上7时30分
2009年2月21日 下午1时30分, 下午4时正及晚上6时30分
2009年2月22日 下午1时30分, 下午4时正及晚上6时30分

Top Gear Live是全球最受欢迎，并获奖无数的人气汽车电视节目，这次搬上舞台，作全新的现场演绎，并集合了全球最顶尖的车手，浑身解数，施展精湛的飞车技术，再配合震撼的烟火及灯光效果，和精心设计的驾驶表演。香港作为世界巡演的其中一站，您又怎能错过！


Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2009
香港影视娱乐博览2009
eexpohk.hktdc.com/
2009年3月23日至4月19日

(3月13至22日)香港独立短片及录像比赛
(3月23日) 亚洲电影大奖
(3月23至25日) 香港亚洲电影投资会
(3月23至26日) 香港国际影视展
(3月22日至4月13日) 第33届香港国际电影节
(3月24日) 数码娱乐领袖论坛
(3月26至28日) 香港音乐汇展
(4月9日)IFPI 香港唱片销量大奖
(4月19日) 香港电影金像奖颁奖典礼

Entertainment Expo Hong Kong brings together key events in Hong Kong's entertainment calendar for film, TV, digital entertainment, music and other cutting-edge elements. The Expo provides a strong platform of spectacular events for business deals, screenings, recognition of industry excellence and of course, entertainment.


Rugby Sevens Tournament 2009
香港国际七人榄球赛2009
http://www.hksevens.com/

3月27日(星期五)，下午4:30至晚上9:15，
3月28日(星期六)，上午10:30至晚上7:15，
3月29日(星期日)，上午9:45至晚上6:40


The Hong Kong InternationalFilm Festival Society
第三十三届香港国际电影节
http://www.hkiff.org.hk/
2009年3月22日至4月13日

Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney and Ocean Park

Both the Chinese New Year celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park will be ended on 8th Feb. So this weekend is the last chance to enjoy the festival celebration at two parks.

Hong Kong Disneyland:

1月16日至2月8日: 早上10:00至晚上8:00
http://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/ (+852 1830 830)

在香港迪士尼，米奇率领众鼓手为您大锣大鼓庆新春，亦会在满布贺年装饰的米奇大宅，与您拜年庆新岁..... 沿途还会派发红，为您增添福气和喜气！快来乐园玩一转，恭喜发财！

Ocean Park:
2月2至8日: 上午10:00至晚上7:00
成人港币$208, 小童港币$103
http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/ (+852 3923 2323)

这个农历年，来自陕西的鼓乐高手将浩浩荡荡进驻海洋公园大树湾广场，而福禄寿三星将联同技艺高超的高跷人，带给您一个吉星拱照的牛年！记紧与金牛合照及接财神爷的红包！同场加映世界级冰上汇演――《冰上冒险奇缘》和精采的舞狮表演，还有人人有奬的贺岁大抽奬！

How to get there 如何前往:

1) 乘搭城巴629号专线（只行走星期二至日）由金钟或中环天星码头直达海洋公园。套票包括海洋公园入场费及来回车费，票价：成人每位HK$204，小童每位HK$102。服务时间：早上9时至下午4时由金钟港铁站开出，约10至20分钟一班；早上9时30分至下午3时10分由中环天星码头开出，约15至20分钟一班 。「城巴套票」可在金钟港铁站(B出口)、中环天星码头的城巴站或机场快线沿途各客户服务中心（包括机场）购买。

2) 乘搭城巴630号专线（只行走星期日及公众假期）由红�港铁站直达海洋公园。套票包括海洋公园入场费及来回车费，票价：成人每位HK$204，小童每位HK$102。服务时间：早上9时至下午3时由红�港铁站（近K16巴士站）开出，约30分钟一班。「城巴套票」可在红�港铁站大堂的顾客服务中心购买。

3) 逢星期一至五可于中环康乐广场乘专线小巴6号或于星期六、日及公众假期在皇后像广场外乘巴士29R号前往。

4) 于中环交易广场乘巴士70, 90号或于铜锣湾怡和街乘巴士72, 96, 592号，过香港仔隧道后下车，再行5分钟，海洋公园就在眼前。

Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals 2009 春节大型彩灯展览

Carnival programmes include Chinese ethnic songs and dance performance, golden melodies, roving entertainment, performance by district organization, palm reading, game booths, lantern riddle quiz, lantern installations and more. 綵燈會節目包括中國民族歌舞、金曲演唱、古裝人物巡遊、地區團體表演、掌相攤位、遊戲攤位、燈謎競猜及綵燈展覽等。

春節大型專題綵燈展覽 Lunar New Year Spectacular Lantern Exhibition 2009
神鵰俠侶．射鵰英雄 "Echoes of the Condor Heroes"
以綵燈演繹金庸名著的愛情故事 An Illustration of Louis Cha’s Romantic Legends
日期：23.1.2009 (星期五 Fri) – 1.3.2009 (星期日Sun)
地點：香港文化中心露天廣場 Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

新界西春節綵燈會 New Territories West Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival
7.2.2009 (星期六 Sat)
7:30p.m. - 10:30p.m.
荃灣沙咀道遊樂場 Sha Tsui Road Playground, Tsuen Wan

新界東春節綵燈會 New Territories East Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival
8.2.2009 (星期日 Sun)
7:30p.m. - 10:30p.m.
大埔海濱公園 Tai Po Waterfront Park

市區元宵綵燈會 Urban Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival
9.2.2009 (星期一 Mon) 7:30p.m. - 10:30p.m.
高山道公園及高山劇場 Ko Shan Road Park & Ko Shan Theatre

上述三區的綵燈展覽亦於2009年2月6至9日(星期五至一) 開放供遊人觀賞。 The Lantern Installations at three Carnivals will be open to the public from 6-9.2.2009 (Fri-Mon).

All the above 免費入場Admission Free 不設門票 No Coupons Required
查詢 Enquiries : 2591 1340 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/eo

37th Hong Kong Arts Festival 香港艺术节

Tomorrow 6 Feb 2009 to 8 March 2009 will be the Hong Kong Art Festival 香港艺术 again. Again, there are over 150 programmes and performances. You can see all the performances time table online with the link provided above. Some of the highlight of this festivals are summarized below:

Below are some of the highlight:

歌 剧
- 拉 脱 维 亚 国 家 歌 剧 院 《 阿 尔 辛 娜 》
- 拉 脱 维 亚 国 家 歌 剧 院 《 莫 桑 斯 克 的 麦 克 白 夫 人 》

音 乐
- 海 廷 克 与 芝 加 哥 交 响 乐 团
- 英 国 北 部 交 响 乐 团 及 合 唱 团
- 奥 玛 尔 ． 苏 萨 及 Afreecanos 乐 队

戏 剧
- 萧 伯 纳 名 作 《 卖 花 女 》
- 伍 斯 特 剧 团 《 琼 斯 皇 》
- 冰 岛 西 港 剧 团 与 英 国 利 瑞 克 汉 默 史 密 斯 剧 院 《 变 形 记 》

舞 蹈
- 中 国 国 家 芭 蕾 舞 团 《 牡 丹 亭 》
- 英 国 国 家 芭 蕾 舞 团 《 爱 丽 丝 梦 游 仙 境 》

戏 曲
- 上 海 越 剧 院 《 红 楼 梦 》 、 《 追 鱼 》 及 《 西 厢 记 》

Dining with Stars - Hong Kong Finest Cuisines 香 港 顶 级 餐 馆

Want to know where is the finest cuisines in Hong Kong, be it Chinese, Asia, European or International. Again, the Hong Kong tourism board come out with this website Dinning with Stars, to tell you what are the top food in Hong Kong.

To be frank, I doubt I try any of them. Many of them are high class restaurant in the hotel.

Hong Kong Tram Guide 香 港 电 车 地 图

Hong Kong Tram, costs you only $2, but it is fully of history and can bring you to many interesting places and districts. Finally, the toursim board introduces this Ding Ding Hong Kong Tram Guide, that will tell you what to see, what to eat at every tram stops. With this guide, you will be able to visit most of the places on Hong Kong Island.

At Sheung Wan 上环, you'll find an amazing array of traditional Chinese herbs and medicine shops that give you an insight into the look, smell and feel of how Hong Kong was 100 years ago.

Central 中环 is the seat of government and the city's banking and financial centre. Skyscrapers and marble shopping malls sit side by side with colonial heritage. It's here that you can discover the real charm and the legacy of this 'East meets West' cosmopolitan city.

Wan Chai 湾仔 has evolved from a fishing village into the most famous nightlife district in Hong Kong. As well as being a modern hub for art, culture and business.

Causewaybay 铜锣湾 is a mecca for style-conscious people hunting for the latest and hottest fashion items whether that's clothes, accessories or electronic gadgets.

Happy Valley 跑马地 is one of the few in-city race tracks in the world! Sitting in the stands, you're surrounded by high-rise residential buildings whose dazzling lights help create an amazing atmosphere!

Tin Hau 天后, Fortress Hill and North Point 北角 are predominantly residential areas where old traditions live alongside the hurly burly of modern-day Hong Kong.

Tai Koo Shing, Sai Wan Ho and Shau Kei Wan 筲箕湾 present a kaleidoscopic tourist experience. Enjoy great shopping, visit a couple of fascinating museums dedicated to Hong Kong moviemakers and coastal defence, and then top it off with a harbour-front alfresco dinner!

Chinese New Year at Sha Tin 沙田 车公庙

The temple 车公庙 in Sha Tin 沙田 is one of the oldest temple in Hong Kong. So many people will come here during Chinese New Year, especially during the 3rd day (as it is not supposed to visit relatives or friends during 年初三), to pray for a better year ahead. The special of this temple is due to the little windmill 風車. Here got some photos, to let you see the temple, inside, outside, and of course, the crowd.


Hope everyone in good health condition, economics is doing better and everyone happy.

Now you can pray 黃大仙 online 網上祈福

Hong Kong 黃大仙 is the most famous temple in Hong Kong. Why? Because many people get whatever they want after requesting to 黃大仙. However, if you are oversea and afraid too much people (really long queue), you can now tell 黃大仙 all your wishes ONLINE!

All you need is to go to the website , follow the link (which I will provide you a direct link later), and key in your name, your email, and your wishes. Then they will manually burn the paper for you.

Click here to start your 黃大仙 網上祈福 direct link.

If you want to 接財神, these two posters may be userful to you.

Cheap, interesting and quality toys along Temple Street 庙街 at Yau Ma Tei 油麻地

I like to walk along the Temple Street 庙街 near Yau Ma Tei 油麻地 portion. This part is far away from the Jordan 佐敦 portion, where they are targeting foreign tourists. Along the Temple Street that is in between Yau Ma Tei and Jordan (all th way to Yao Ma Tei), you can find a lot of interesting stuffs, which are cheap and good quality.

However, in some cases, you can get the same toy at several stalls, make sure you check out all the stalls before you buy, as the price can differ a lot. For example, a toy car, the lowest can be just HKD 10, while the other sell at HKD 20 and one even at HKD 30. On the other hand, some toys, you will find that only one stall is selling. One of such is the wooden crave as follows:

He claimed that those are hand-made by him, and he can only make 2 per day. They are not cheap, one of those costs you about HKD 80. But it is nice because he craves the wood according ot the shape, so they are perfectly matched. Next is those colorful bottle opener, can you guess how much is it?

They are double sided, both side are painted colorfully. Each of them only HKD 10! And there are something funny as well, e.g. the chicken below:

Why I say intersting, look at the video below and you will know why:

Remember, get yourself some toys when you are here, many of them are cheap. But be sure you bargain the price and do more survey before you buy.

Hong Kong Antiquities and Monuments 古物古蹟

If you like Antiquities and Monuments, then you may like Hong Kong. In fact, Hong Kong has spent quite a big effort on protect and preserve many traditional culture and monuments. If you are tourist, I strongly suggest you spend a day to one of these places, it helps you to appreacite Hong Kong besides the shopping. If you are local, it will be shame of you if you never been to any of these places.

The website of Antiquities and Monuments Office 古物古蹟辦事處 will provides you quite a number of information. Of course, to see all the monuments and traditional housing, Yuen Long 元朗, is an important places. The http://www.go2yl.com/ is a very good designed website that tell you everything about Yuen Long. They will suggest you some iternary on where to go depending on your preference. Another unofficial website is http://www.yl.com.hk/. You can find a lot of food information there.

The famous one is Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery 屏山鄧族文物館 & Ping Shan Heritage Trail 屏山文物徑


Other than the above, you can take a look at other Heritage Trails, e.g. the Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail 龍躍頭文物徑.


大澳 Tai O
This is one resort at Mui Wo 梅窩. The Silvermine Beach Hotel on Lantau Island of Hong Kong boasts breathtaking views of the dazzling beach and serene nature. Only a ten-minute walking distance from Mui Wo ferry pier, the Hotel is at a convenient location for fabulous sightseeing on this stunning outer island.

This site: http://www.1-hong-kong.com/hk/tai-o-01.htm provides quite a detailed information about Tai O.

I will post individual places in more details later on. On general, you can check out the Official Hong Kong Tourism Board for other information.