Chung Yeung Festival- festival appreciating and worshipping ancestors in Hong Kong

The famous Chung Yeung Festival was held on the 21st of October in Hong Kong. An event celebrated in countries such as Japan, China and Vietnam dates back to the Han dynasty. The Chung Yeung festival which also known as Double Ninth Festival & Chrysanthemum Festival is a Chinese holiday; observed on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar, where people celebrate and visit cemeteries to worship their ancestors. Travellers touring Hong Kong could find accommodation at featured Hong Kong hotels Kowloon has in store such as the renowned Hotel Pravo Hong Kong.

As a means of respecting their loved ones who passed away, many visit their graves, clean the surroundings and lay food offerings. Cuisines such as roast suckling pig as well as fruits and chrysanthemum wine are offered to the spirits; later on these are eaten by the relatives who presume that their beloved ancestors have consumed the offerings. Incense sticks are also burnt to make the atmosphere pleasant. Families also enjoy picnics accompanied with special food items such as Chinese Ko cakes. If you are interested in knowing about the cultures and customs of Hong Kong, the Chung Yeung Festival is a great way to get an insight to them.