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17 Dec, 2018

Fun Christmas Event in Hong Kong You Shouldn't Miss!

December is, of course, the season to be merry. You can definitely count on Christmast event in Hong Kong because Hong Kong's history as a British colony means the city celebrates the festive season.

As Christmas just around the corner, the lights, decorations, and smells of the season are permeating every corner of the land. Expect a huge Christmas tree in the center of town at Statue Square, carolers, and a Santa’s grotto. Shopping malls also get in on the act with Christmas decorations and promotions leading up to the big day. Most of the skyscrapers on the harbor will also have Christmas lights draped across them.

Now, take your pen and calendear, and mark the dates for these 5 fun Christmas event in Hong Kong this December!

Ocean Park Christmas Celebrations

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The Southside theme park is collaborating with Hong Kong’s most iconic cartoon character McDull into the Christmas mix. You can catch the first ever McDull musical titled McDull‧Fishball On The Run at Applause Pavilion, or go for a meet-and-greet with the popular characters throughout the park. For some serious Christmas cheer, visit the park’s 40-foot-high Christmas tree all lit up and featuring new interactive elements before hitting the roller-coasters. Don’t miss the festive marketplace and Santa’s cottage. It’s start from December 15 2019 – January 1 2019.

Lan Kwai Fong Christmas Street Party

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Head down to Hong Kong’s rowdiest street party as you count down to Christmas with fellow partiers. Guaranteed to be the liveliest spot in town, Lan Kwai Fong is going all out this year with fantastic food, drinks and live entertainment. Reserve your place at one of LKF’s bars early!

Happy Wednesday Celebrates Christmas

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Join in the Christmas spirit and spread the joy as you head down to the Happy Valley races. Don your favorite Santa's hat, munch on festive food and snacks and catch amazing top-notch racing action this December. 

Hong Kong Winter Fest

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Hong Kong WinterFest is the series of events sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. It kick-off late November/early December and run up until the New Year's Countdown on January 1st.

One of the highlights is the centrepiece in Central's Statue Square, which becomes the icon of Christmas event in Hong Kong and is always a stunner.

Hong Kong New Year’s Countdown and Fireworks

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Hong Kong's New Year's Countdown to 2019 and fireworks display on the Harbour is one of the territories signature events of the year.

This year's limelight is expected to be on the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre as it was in prior years. The fireworks display lasts about eight minutes, and are launched from both the skyscrapers and the harbour barges. The scope and range of view is massive but you still want to stake out your position well ahead of midnight! 

Let’s look forward to this year's Christmas event in Hong Kong!