Christmas & New Year Celebration in Hong Kong

Christmas & New Year Celebration in Hong Kong

Christmas at Harbour City, Christmas in Hong Kong

Enjoy A Citywide Christmas Celebration at Statue Square
Date: 14 Dec to 1 Jan 2008 Venue: Statue Square, Central
Enjoy a Christmas celebration filled with music, dance and festive lights in the heart of Central at Statue Square. You’re sure to be enthralled by the 4-storey tall Christmas tree! This Christmas setting will also include a large stage and a giant nativity scene with of Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus. There is even a 15-foot crucifix upon which to hang your prayer requests! On Friday nights, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, between 14 December and New Year’s Day, entertainers, artistes, carolers and various Hong Kong groups will perform. On 24 and 31 December, there will be 12 hours of non-stop entertainment providing one and all with a memorable Christmas and New Year’s countdown activity.

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Hong Kong Important Phrases

Hong Kong Important Phrases

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English is not spoken as well as you might think (they will understand you in the touristy areas though!). Numbers are important since they are very handy when bargaining in the markets. You might have a higher chance of getting a lower price if you speak their language. Also remember, the Hong Kong population speaks CANTONESE and not MANDARIN which is spoken mostly in the mainland of China.

Numbers in Cantonese
Money is 'Maan' or Marn. Therefore, $1 is 'Yutt Marn'.

1 - "Yutt" (like 'putt' a golf ball)

2 - "e" or "yee" (long E sound)

3 - "Saam" or "sam" (put an 'r' sound like 'sarm)

4 - "Say" (say no more)

5 - "Um" or "Mm" (very difficult sound- put your lips together and hum - 'mmm'- that tastes great!)

6 - "Lok" ('lock' your doors)

7 - "Chaat" or "Chet" (more like 'chutt'- putt the ball again)

8 - "Paat" or "Baat" (t is a cross between the t and a d)

9 - "Caw" or "Gow" (like cow but with a 'g')

10 - "Sup" or "Sat" (as in you are late for 'supper')

For higher numbers like 21 it would be 2-10-1 so - "ee"-"sup"-"yut"

45 would be 4-10-5 so - "say" - "sup" - "mm"

When you reach the hundreds they use "baat mun", so $100 is "ee" "baat marn"

$400 is "say" "baat marn"
Other useful phrases

Hello- 'Lay Ho' literally meaning 'you good'

Good Morning- 'Joe Sarn'

Bill or check please- 'Mai Darn'

How much ($) is it?- 'Gay door Chin'?

Tasty- Ho May

Christmas in Hong Kong

Christmas in Hong Kong

Even when I’m in Hong Kong in July, I start thinking about Christmas. Christmas decorations go up in Kowloon (it’s hard to spot the neon amid all the neon) in mid-November, when stores begin their Christmas promotions.
Christmas permeates the air; even street markets sell decorations—plastic wreaths, silk flowers, ornaments, and more. You’ll also be thrilled to find Victorian-style embroidered tree ornaments in stores in Hong Kong.

Today, Wherever you look, the Hong Kong’s towering skyscrapers on both sides of the harbour will be decked out in radiant illuminations that are sure to amaze your senses. During the Christmas period, in popular tourist districts, you’ll see a mobile Christmas Antique Tram, a Big Bus and a Themed Truck with carol singers spreading happiness and cheer.

You’re sure to be dazzled by the giant Christmas Tree in Hong Kong's Statue Square that will attract one and all to the joy and excitement of Hong Kong Winterfest 2008. Make a date to meet friends and family by this shining beacon of light and happiness.