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The Big Buddha in Hong Kong and Five Things to Do in Lantau Island

Are you looking for some peaceful time away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong city life? Visiting the Big Buddha in Tung Chung would be a lovely area to visit. The Big Buddha, or Tian Tan Buddha, is a remarkable tourist attraction that attracts thousands annually. It is located in the Ngong Ping Village of Tung Chung, a monumental bronze statue of the seated Gautama Buddha, completed in 1993. Whether you are a local or a tourist, this guide will help you plan a visit to the Big Buddha and explore the Tung Chung area.

Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong: Traditional Celebrations and Dragon Boat Races

As one of the most vibrant and culturally-rich festivals in Hong Kong, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Tuen Ng Festival (端午節), is celebrated with great fervour every year. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. On this day, dragon boat racing is undeniably the center of the spotlight, with different teams of paddlers fighting their way to the finish line. This well-known sports event attracts both locals and tourists each year to participate. Deeply embedded in the culture of Hong Kong, dragon boat racing has grown to become a major, globally recognized event. In the Tokyo Olympics 2021, the dragon boat race is included as a demonstration sport, displaying the increasing significance of dragon boat racing. It represents a big step forward for this sport event to set foot in the Olympic Games.

The Art of Traditional Hong Kong Hand-Carved Mahjong Tiles

Have you ever wondered how those beautiful, intricate Mah Jong tiles are made? It's a traditional craft that has been passed down through the generations in Hong Kong. Hand-carving Mah Jong tiles is a skill that has been passed down through the generations in Hong Kong.

Today, we'll take a look at the art of hand-carving Mah Jong tiles. You'll be amazed at the amount of detail and skill that goes into each one of these works of art.

6 Dos and Don’ts: Gift Giving Etiquette in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is an international city where many cultures meet and appreciated each other. In this modern word, there are still some traditions and etiquette people in Hong Kong follows. On this blog post, we would like to share with you some common Do and Don’t when it comes to gifting in Hong Kong and answer some of the wonders you might have when it comes to getting a gift for a friend from Hong Kong.

6 Hong Kong Dining Etiquette Tips You Should Know

Knock Knock! Have you ever wondered why your friends knock on the table when you pour them some tea?

Whether you are dining in a cha chann teng (local fast food restaurant) or a Michelin star restaurant, knowing the Hong Kong dining etiquette would be useful and help you to prevent upsetting your guests.

Hong Kong Tram Ding Ding is More Than Just a Public Transport

Hong Kong Tram as known as Ding Ding (叮叮), is the oldest public transport in Hong Kong that is still providing services to the community. Isn’t the name Ding Ding just cute? The name actually came from the sound of the tram bell. While horns have replaced some tram bells, this cute name remains.

3 Mid-Autumn Festival Fun Facts

Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in many Asian cultures with a history dating back to the Zhou Dynasty. Yes, over 3,000 years ago! It happens on the 8th full Moon day (15th each month) of the lunar calendar each year, usually around September to October time.

Explore Unique Hong Kong Cultural Experience Through Art

Hong Kong is a modern city full of cultural heritage. While new technologies and modern inventions bring a lot of convenience into our daily life, many of the traditional and cultural activities are still being appreciated and valued by many locals and tourists. In this blog post, we would like to share with you some of these unique cultural experiences in Hong Kong.

Explore Famous Hong Kong Food Through Art

Hong Kong is well known for the wide variety of food you can find in a city and has been named by many people as a foodie heaven. From Cha Chaan Teng (fast food restaurant), Dai Pai Tong (open-air food stall), corner snack store (yes all those yummy fish balls), and seafront restaurant to Michelin stars restaurant. In this blog post, we would like to share with you some signature Hong Kong food.

Explore the Beauty of Hong Kong through Art

Hong Kong is known by many people as a modern city with tall buildings and gorgeous night views. It is amazing that we can also chill at many beautiful beaches or go for a hike with a 30 minutes ride. In this blog post, we would like to share with you some of the beautiful places in Hong Kong.

Qraftie Chat: King Y. Chung, Experienced Hong Kong Model Maker

Have you ever spent time looking at the Hong Kong skyline, gawking at how fluorescent and intricate it all is? Well behind every building project there is a person who builds an architectural model to exact specifications, up to the screw and hinges, so that the project can be visualised and completed. We chat to Mr King Y. Chung, a pioneer of architectural model making in Hong Kong, who handmade models for many of the buildings that dot the Hong Kong skyline.

Qraftie | Hong Kong Arts Month 2020

March is Hong Kong Arts Month. Every year in March, the city has a strong art vibe full of creativity and excitement. You can find different kinds of art initiatives happening in the city, from art exhibitions of local and international artists to art events where art enthusiasts get together to share knowledges with each other and discover new artworks.

Hong Kong Dim Sum And Then Some

Everyone who has been to Hong Kong surely must have had dim sum before - Those delicious morsels of piping hot dumplings and cakes served in hand-woven bamboo baskets. The phrase dim sum literally means touch your heart or gratitude, as legends say that it originated from the Eastern Jin dynasty, when an unnamed general ordered civilians to make buns and cakes to send to the front line, as a form of gratitude towards his soldiers after battles.

CultureTeam Qraftie13 November 2019dim sum, design, gifts