Festival & Events
Find out how people around the world celebrate Christmas and New Year in 101 different ways, or intrigue fellow travelers with your festival encounter! From Midsummer Fireworks in Paris, Blessing of the Animals in Los Angeles, Mardi Gras in Sydney, Cherry Blossom in Japan, Songkran in Thailand, to carnivals and sporting events, share with us your festive secret.
Recent Stories
Bun Festival, the race for the topmost bun -
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Bun Festival is held every year on the remote island of Cheung Chau in Hong Kong. I have seen it once and it was quite exciting. The origins of this festival stem from the 18th century celebration ...
MoreJohn, Apr 10, 2009
Lan Kwai Fong -
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Those have been to Hong Kong will definitely know Lan Kwai Fong as the hippest clubbing town. But did you know that come every October Lan Kwai Fong becomes a fantasy land where angels (dressed in ...
MoreMandy Tay, Mar 11, 2009
Halloween -
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
You may know Hong Kong as the ultimate destination for shopping and food but did you know that in October all hell breaks loose in this asian capital? Vampires, ghouls and all sorts of unspeakable ...
MoreMandy Tay, Mar 11, 2009
World's Best Chinese New Year Celebrations -
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Photo by IgoUgo member Seaotter71 If you’ve already forgotten your original New Year’s resolutions, take heart: you can start your projects anew today at a Lunar New Year celebration. No matter where ...
MoreIgougo, Feb 7, 2008
Octopus card. -
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
On our recent trip to Hong Kong I searched out information to make our stay as pleasant as possible and came across the articles of the Octopus Card. We purchased this card on arrival in Hong Kong and ...
MoreLeila, Oct 9, 2005
Page 1 of 2 | Next
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Â