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Festivals

Countries, cultures and religions around the world celebrate special events with traditional events, practices and food. There is also often a public holiday so that everyone has the day off school or work to celebrate. These include holidays such as Chinese New Year, Diwali and Hannukah.
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Explainer: What is Diwali and how is the festival celebrated?

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Hong Kong’s modern takes on sticky rice dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival

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7 Christmas quotes from classic reads perfect for this festive season

Beyond Christmas: 5 other December traditions around the world

Deck the halls with archaic lyrics from 5 classic Christmas songs

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Explainer: What is Diwali and how is the festival celebrated?

Why there’s nothing to fear during the Hungry Ghost Festival

Dragon boat racers draw crowds for Tuen Ng Festival at competitions across Hong Kong

5 pop culture nods to Dragon Boat Festival from sci-fi to Animal Crossing

Hong Kong’s modern takes on sticky rice dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival

Happy birthday, Buddha: why people around Asia celebrate the birthday of Prince Siddhartha

Drones to light up Hong Kong sky for Buddha’s Birthday, Cheung Chau Bun Festival

6 egg-citing facts about Easter eggs to make you crack a smile

Young Post’s confession corner: readers express their love, regret and confusion

Hong Kong’s Indian diaspora off to a flying start in 2024 with kite festival

Learn 10 phrases in Mandarin and Cantonese to say Happy New Year in Chinese

Brighten up your festive season with 5 easy Christmas-themed recipes

Catholic monks and nuns prepare age-old Christmas delicacies

7 Christmas quotes from classic reads perfect for this festive season

Beyond Christmas: 5 other December traditions around the world

Deck the halls with archaic lyrics from 5 classic Christmas songs

Hong Kong to say goodbye to 2023 in style with biggest-ever countdown fireworks

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