Event: Buddha's Birthday
Activities: Falling on May 12th in 2008 and May 2nd in 2009, Buddha’s Birthday is one of Hong Kong’s most low-key celebrations, and despite being a public holiday, shops and restaurants will all be almost universally open.Buddha’s birthday sees Buddhist monasteries in the territory give there many Buddha statues a bath. A simple, yet reverend process.The best location to see this is the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, home to a the world's biggest outdoor seated Buddha, apprently. You are free to watch the ceremony, which usually takes place around 12pm, however you can expect fairly large crowds.

Event: Spring Lantern Festival
Activities: Popularly referred to as Chinese Valentine's Day, this festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Based on an old Chinese tradition, flower markets, restaurants, homes and parks are filled with colourful lanterns in traditional designs. During the festival, singles gather to play matchmaking games with the lanterns, to determine who will be their lover. In Hong Kong, the festival is marked by special evening celebrations in various areas organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.