Colors of Hong Kong City - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Local people are very sensitive to issues related to education. A person with a prestigious profession is respected by everyone. Teachers are all considered to be wise men. Local people tend to be very conservative. They are not big fans of innovations and keep honoring the customs of their ancestors. Even long-term influence of western culture could not break down the relationship of local people with their religion and culture. They have borrowed the best from the Europeans, at the same time retaining their spiritual values.
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On May 11, all the Hong Kong celebrates the birthday of the sea goddess Tin Hau. The life and prosperity of Hong Kong population are inseparably linked with the power of water, and local residents treat the goddess with special respect. Moreover, they have built and dedicated seventy temples to her, where they can ask Tin Hau for well-being, a rich catch, and good weather in the coming year. But the main events in Saikun, where the colorful installation of Hong Kong boats takes place. On them, the local people take gifts to the goddess Tin Hau. The end of May is the day when all the Hong Kong residents celebrate the Buddha's Birthday. According to the legend, nine dragons brought water to bathe the newborn Buddha, hence the tradition of washing the Buddha statues. For the Hong Kong people, this ritual symbolizes the purification of the soul. Another traditional ritual associated with this holiday is the eating of special cookies. These green cookies were intentionally made bitter, and be honest - not very tasty. But in this ritual possesses a hidden meaning: eating this symbolizes how, passing through difficulties and adversity, a person can open up new forces and the ability to appreciate important things.
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Another holiday which carries ritual traditions is held on October 20 - the Chin Ming Festival. Local people remember their ancestors, visit and clean up their graves, bring offerings and light incense. The tradition of venerating ancestors was established during the Han dynasty when the plague epidemic struck China. During those dark times, many oracles advised people turn to the ancestors for support and protection. Therefore, from this time on the graves of their ancestors the Chinese burn paper notes with wishes, as well as artificial money and mock-ups of those things they would like to purchase in the future.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Hong Kong City
♥ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Mid-levels 中環半山區, 2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Mid-levels 中環半山區, 2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Hong Kong City
♥ Castle 'Qiang Castle' , 37.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Qiang Castle' , 37.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
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