The Lunar New Year in January is followed by the Dragon Boat Festival in May. Labour Day celebrations are followed by Buddha’s birthday on 11 May. October witnesses National Day as well as the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Chung Yeung Festival is also celebrated.

Chinese New Year, the country’s largest festival, is celebrated in the month of January and February. The Ching Ming festival is another popular festival where thousands gather together to pay respect to their ancestors. The Moon Festival, also known as the Lantern Festival, is the harvest festival which is celebrated in September. The Bun Festival is celebrated throughout the island with dragon dances and music.