'Snow' first fell on Lee Tung Avenue last weekend |
Are you one of those wishing for a White Christmas in Hong Kong? Fret no more, as you can experience the thrill of being covered with frothy white ‘snow” this weekend on Lee Tung Avenue in Wan Chai.
The popular snow show at the festive street is held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as on public holidays and New Year’s Eve, every 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm, with each lasting 15 minutes.
The show will be extra special on Dec 25, Christmas, as it will be accompanied by an appearance by Sinterklaas and a masquerade ball.
Throughout the festive season until Jan. 1 the popular thoroughfare will be adorned with beautiful Christmas decorations, including stunning light installations inspired by Belgian lace, featuring a 27-meter long arch and an eight-meter-high Christmas tree.
There will also be interactive workshops and live performances, including music by Belgian artists, and a magic show.
Before heading out to Lee Tung for the snow show, you may want to hop on a bus to Stanley Market, where the popular Christmas market will be held for the next two weekends, or on Dec 14-15 and Dec 21 to 26.
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The Noir Gold (Black Gold) Christmas Soiree features over 120 stalls spread across the open-air amphitheatre and Murray House by the beach where visitors can shop for a variety of holiday goodies and handicraft, and enjoy live performances by Ramon Lo from Midline, Sing & Shine.
There will also be a charity sale with all proceeds going to the Little Life Warriors Society.
Stanley Plaza is offering complimentary shuttle bus services to and from Admiralty (outside Admiralty Centre MTR station exit A) and Oi Tung Shopping Centre in Shau Kei Wan during the event. The free shuttle bus will be available every 30minutes from 12pm to 7pm.
At the nearby Repulse Bay, there will also be one-day Christmas market on Sunday, Dec 15.
Shops at The Marquee and The Seaview Terrace will offer products made by some of Hong Kong’s finest crafters and artisans, including Handmade Hong Kong, CRAFTY BITCH, Yan’s Yarn Crafts, and others.
The West Kowloon Cultural District is also holding its own Christmas Market, which is set to run until Dec. 19.
The market features around 30 specialty stalls selling a wide variety of festive treats, drinks and holiday gifts.
From Dec 21 to Jan 25, 2025, the world-famous Big Bounce World Tour from the United States will also hold shows at the Great Lawn of the WestK Art Park.
Anyone who wants to feel the Christmas spirit may just drop in at any mall, including this one at Citygate in Tung Chung |
Over at K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui, its popular Christmas Village will return bigger than ever, from Dec 20 to Jan 1, 2025. Entrance is free.
More than 50 local and international lifestyle brands will be putting up products on sale, along with stalls offering festive food and beverages around the mall.
A unique Multicultural Christmas Market by Africa Center HK will also be held on Saturday, Dec. 21, starting at 2pm.
The fair which will be held on the 8th floor of the Breakthrough Centre at 191 Woosung Street in Jordan, will feature a diverse array of vendors selling accessories, clothing, food and drinks, mostly from Africa.
Those who want to enjoy a specialty meal can book tables at the Centre for a Pan-African Lunch or Ghanaian dinner at $150-$180 per head.
Those who live on Hong Kong island may opt to soak in the festive spirit at the Murray Christmas Village Market at The Murray on Cotton Tree Drive in Central. The bazaar which opened last weekend, and will reopen on Dec 13-15 and 20-22.
Unique Christmas gift ideas and home decors will be on sale, including perfumes, wines, gourmet treats, photography, and jewelry from renowned brands like Azquare Circle Ltd, CANDLE UP, and Deror Jewellery.
Shoppers can enjoy mulled wine while browsing, and may even be offered complimentary hand massages!
A one-day Christmas pop-up market will also be held by Women of Hong Kong on Dec 14, 12noon to 5pm, at The Women's Lounge, 4th floor, Hollywood Commercial House, 3-5 Old Bailey St, Central.
The market features goods by local craftsmen, including gemstone jewelry, scented candles and gourmet deli treats. Kids get a face-painting treat from by Soosdoodle, while grown-ups sip free hot chocolate or mulled wine, which is free for the first 100 attendees.
The
Gold Coast in Tuen Mun is also holding its Christmas Market at the Piazza on
weekends until Dec 22.
A wide array of locally made products and other unique gift ideas will be available, along with one-of-a-kind confectionery, desserts, and festive goodies.
In many other places, including theme parks like Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park, special treats are also in store for guests. Check out their websites for their holiday offerings this Christmas season.