Explainer | Unsure how to spend your Easter public holiday? Hong Kong offers carnivals, markets and a dash of culture
- Hong Kong has launched a dozen high-profile arts and culture events this month as part of ‘Art March’ drive, coinciding with an earlier-than-usual Easter break
- Revellers can hunt for eggs in Discovery Bay, join a block party in Wan Chai and sample a performing art festival in West Kowloon
Hong Kong will start its extended Easter weekend on Good Friday this week, offering egg hunts, carnivals and markets, all while contending with a spot of bad weather.
The holiday has come early this year, coinciding with a string of arts events under the government’s new “Art March” campaign that includes eye-catching installations, fun activities and cultural tours.
The Post lists out what revellers can do in Hong Kong over the holiday.
What can I do during Art March?
Hong Kong has launched a dozen high-profile arts and culture events this month as part of the campaign, installing giant glowing egg-shaped objects across Victoria Harbour and hosting art fairs to attract thousands of visitors.
The line-up includes Art Central’s return to the Central Harbourfront from Thursday to Sunday, with the Hong Kong event’s ninth edition showcasing artworks from more than 90 of Asia’s most innovative galleries.
A popular dining terrace will make a comeback for the event, offering food and drinks organised by hospitality group Black Sheep.
Art Basel will be hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The event will run from Thursday to Saturday and involve more than 240 galleries from 40 countries and territories.
