KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong, known for its vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations, offers a unique blend of traditional customs and modern innovations, creating an unparalleled festive experience.
Among the highlights are the myriad of fortune-enhancing activities that attract travellers to various temples, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board in a statement, where spiritual traditions are reimagined with cutting-edge technology.
At Wong Tai Sin Temple, visitors seek blessings for the upcoming year, where it is famed for fulfilling wishes, especially during the midnight rush on New Year’s Eve. A highlight is the Taisui Yuenchen Hall, featuring a starry LED dome that creates a divine atmosphere for prayers.
The temple also boasts an interactive LED wishing wall, where visitors can digitally input their wishes via QR code and see them displayed in real time.
Other popular temples, such as Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan and Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei, also offer digital enhancements such as self-service kiosks for buying incense and offerings. Visitors can take home a blessing seal as a keepsake.
For prosperity, the "Kwun Yum Treasury Opening" on the 26th day of the first lunar month (Feb 23, 2025) allows devotees to symbolically “borrow” wealth from Kwun Yum (the Goddess of Mercy), with virtual participation available for those who cannot attend in person.
Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival, held at Tai Po’s Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, continues the tradition of wish-making with a modern twist. This year, visitors can enjoy enhanced lighting and new rituals such as blessing lotus lanterns and love locks.
The festival, running from Jan 29 to Feb 12, will feature photo opportunities with floats from the International Chinese New Year Night Parade.
Hong Kong is bursting with festive surprises as the city’s Chinese New Year festivities are a symphony of tradition and innovation, from riveting temple hopping to timeless wishing rituals.
-- BERNAMA
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