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Every modern city in the world has its fare share of festivals centred around films, arts, shopping and music. But, interspersed with such commercial and sophisticated events, the beauty of Hong Kong is in the ability to experience a traditional culture that is otherwise hard to see. The larger celebrations, like Chinese New Year or Dragon Boat Races, are difficult to miss but it is as culturally insightful to track down festivities in remote areas. It’s also a wonderful way of learning about a deep cultural love of legends, superstition and tradition, which would otherwise be hard to picture when looking at all those cheap plastic watches. The three-week Arts Festival in February is one of the best in Asia, staging international acts of jazz, classical music, ballet and theatre, and the International Film Festival in April gives Hong Kong audiences a rare chance to see old classics or obscure films. The Chinese Arts Festival is a promotion of Chinese culture and history, while at the other end of the scale is the mammoth Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, an international sporting and drinking fest.
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