We welcome the 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year this January 29th, and we will have a lot of festivities happening in Hong Kong! We have compiled some standout festivals and events we absolutely recommend you experience!
Lunar New Year Lantern Display
Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival shows lantern displays, stage performances, and interactive lantern riddles for everyone to experience. You can experience this for free. Drop by to join the festivities and celebrate Chinese New Year with the locals.
Lunar New Year Lantern Display: 23 January – 16 February 2025
Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival: 7–12 February 2025
Lighting-up Time: 6–11pm
Venue
Lunar New Year Lantern Display: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival: Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Cathay International Chinese New Year Parade Night
Enjoy spectator-friendly spots without cost along the parade route of Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road. Early arrival is recommended to secure a preferred spot with an optimal view.
The parade will start at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui, proceed along Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road, and it will finish at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers.
You should travel by MTR to access the parade route along Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road. Please disembark at Tsim Sha Tsui station or East Tsim Sha Tsui station.
Well-Wishing Festival
The HK Well-wising Festival is one of the most anticipated celebrations, attracting locals and visitors worldwide to Lam Tsuen in Tai Po annually; experience these traditions by throwing placards onto the wishing tree and lighting wishing lanterns.
Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival 2025: 29 January – 12 February 2025
Parade Floats Exhibition
From Cathay Internation Chinese New Year Night Parade, the parade floats will be on display with performances by Mainland China and international artists.
Lunar New Year Fairs
Pick up your New Year blooms! Locals believe the right flowers at your home ensure a flourishing start to the year.
23 to 29 January
15 parks and playgrounds across Hong Kong including Victoria Park and Fa Hui Park
Victoria Park: 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island
Fa Hui Park: 101 Boundary Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Lunar New Year Fireworks Display
Witness welcoming the second day of Chinese New Year for the Year of the Snake at Victoria Harbour!
30 January 2025
Lion Dance at Ngong Ping Village
Guests can view and enjoy the lion dance performance and meet the God of Fortune. Take this time to visit the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery for blessings and prayers.
29 January – 2 February 2025
Which ones are you going to attend?
If you’re interested in experiencing traditions and festivities like these while working abroad, Experior Asia offers programmes that enable you to achieve this dream!
Reach out to us if you’re interested in teaching in Hong Kong. We have roles in both local and international schools.
Our Summer Programme is currently accepting applications; this internship begins in July of this year, where you can gain valuable experience and develop skills for any future career.
If you’re more interested in spending an extended time in Hong Kong, we offer a Graduate Programme with a 12-month permanent contract after university.
We wish you abundance in 2025!
