11/11/2026
Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival — China Explained 02
A traditional annual celebration on Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, rooted in local beliefs and the community's wish for peace and protection from misfortune.
From colourful street parades and symbolic lion dances to the expressive art of Cantonese opera, the festival brings together different forms of traditional culture and local heritage.
More than a celebration, it reflects how generations of local residents continue to keep their cultural traditions alive.
A festival. A community. Generations of tradition.