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Hong Kong WinterFest http://www.discoverhongkong.com Seasonal celebrations including the switching on of the Christmas lights, a City of Life street carnival, themed food districts and other festive events. International Races (Mid-Dec) (Sha Tin) Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, 1 Sports Rd, Happy Valley, T 2966 8111, http://www.hongkongjockeyclub.com One of the biggest race meetings of the year, with four international Group 1 events making up the first leg of the World Series Racing Championships. Dong Zhi (Winter Solstice) (Dec 21) The second-most important festival after Chinese New Year. Families celebrate the coming of winter and farmers and fishermen gather food in preparation for the coming cold season. It is believed that this is the strongest time of yin (symbolizing dark and cold) but it also signifies a turning point as it gives way to yang (light and warm).
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