Earlier this month, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced that the government is organising a series of events under the Day x Night Vibes @ 18 Districts initiative, which will run until the end of May. Authorities recently released the complete schedule of the events that visitors to the city and residents can attend to take part in various cultural experiences across the territory.
The event calendar includes events that Lee already mentioned, such as a celebration of Thai New Year during the Kowloon City Colourful Songkran Festival 2024, the first-ever Lam Tsuen Wishing Night Bazaar, and Lighting Duet @ Sham Shui Po that will feature themes of animation, digital products, lightsabers, and LED installations.
| EVENT | VENUE | DATES |
| Kwun Tong Night Market | Free Space, Kwun Tong Town Centre | Until February 16 |
| C&W District Sparkles | Sheung Wan Cultural Square, Wing Lok Street & Morrison Street | February 4 |
| Luen Wo Light Market | Luen Wo Hui, Luen Wo Market, Luen Wo Hui Playground | Until February 14 |
| Tsim Sha Tsui Night Vibes | Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard, Mira Place and surrounding areas in Tsim Sha Tsui | February 3 |
| Lam Tsuen Wishing Night Bazaar | Lam Tsuen Wishing Square | February 7-13 |
| The Year of the Dragon Countdown Celebration | Yau Ma Tei Community Centre Rest Garden | February 9 |
| Wish and Love Market | Tai Po Arts Centre | |
| Lighting & Decoration-cum-Lighting Switching Ceremony | Tung Chung East Promenade | February 17 |
| Wong Tai Sin New Year Carnival | Wong Tai Sin Square | February 23-25 |
| Islands District Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival | Tung Chung East Promenade | February 23-25 |
| Tsuen Wan Lantern Festival Bazaar | Sha Tsui Road Playground | February 23-25 |
| Lighting Duet @ Sham Shui Po | Fun Wa Street | February 23-25, March 1-3 |
| Sha Tau Kok Lantern Festival Fun Day | Sha Tau Kok Children’s Playground | February 24 |
| “Sha Tin Festive Vibes” Lantern Festival Fun Day | Main Plaza and Amphitheatre, Sha Tin Park | February 24-25 |
| Yuen Long Vibes Mart | Long Ngai Path, Yuen Long | March 1-3 |
| Something Special @ Sham Shui Po | Tung Chau Street Temporary Market | March 9 |
| “Fete des Fleurs” — Marché le Floréal | Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok | March 16 |
| Southern District Vibes Bazaar @ Hung Shing Festival | Ap Lei Chau Park Soccer Pitch, Ap Lei Chau Park, Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter | March 20-24 |
| Kowloon City Colourful Songkran Festival 2024 | Carpenter Road Park | April 12-24 |
| Urban Blast @ Causeway Bay | Ka Chiu Road, Pak Sha Road, Yun Ping Road | April 13 |
| Vespere Tuen Mun | Tuen Mun Cultural Square | April 13 & 14 |
| Night Vibes of Festival and Art Fair at Kwai Tsing | Tsing Yi Sports Association Sports Ground | April 28-May 1 |
| Luminous Dragon Dance in Eastern District | Shau Kei Wan | May 11 |
| Sai Kung Tin Hau Festival | Sai Kung Tin Hau Temple, Yi Chun Street, Man Yee Playground Basketball Court | May 23-27 |
The already-concluded Yau Ma Tei Festival, held along with the new-look Temple Street Night Market, had a market carnival vibe and showcased nostalgic goods and food, as well as a traditional wooden cart competition, poon choi banquet and cultural tour. In addition, there is the ongoing Kwun Tong Night Market that features stalls, stage performances, and game booths.
There will be several events to commemorate Chinese New Year, such as the Countdown Celebration in Yau Ma Tei when artists will perform in the run-up to the Year of the Dragon. Other interesting events include the Luen Wo Light Market that will have festive lighting and decorations, and the Wong Tai Sin New Year Carnival at which visitors can attend a bazaar with stalls selling traditional Chinese gourmet delights and handcrafts, and take part in workshops.
After this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations come to a close, there will be other festive occasions such as the first luminous dragon and lion dance performance during the Tam Kung Festival at Shau Kai Wan, and the Tin Hau Festival in Sai Kung during which visitors can attend Cantonese opera performances, and dragon and lion dances.
For more details, visit the campaign website.
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