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Culture of Hong Kong |
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The Chinese culture predominates the culture of Hong Kong. Despite the interference of British culture, it is the Chinese culture that can be noticed in Hong Kong. In the culture of Hong Kong you will notice a very strong Asian flavor. Family values, courtesy and hospitality are still the ruling factors of the culture of Hong Kong.
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The culture of Hong Kong also have traces from Cantonese culture. Sects like Teochiu, Hakka, Shanghainese and Fukien from adjoining areas have laid their impact on the culture of Hong Kong.
Some of the popular features of culture of Hong Kong are as follows:
- Lion Dance: This is an important Chinese festival that forms an important part of culture of Hong Kong. The lion is an holy animal for the people of Hong Kong and hence it is a common belief that lion dance brings good luck. This is the reason why lion dance programs are organized on important occasions like inauguration of important businesses and corporate anniversaries. Usually firecrackers are lighted during these ceremonies to ward off evil.
- Tea drinking: The tea drinking tradition is an 1200 years old custom and is a significant part of the culture of Hong Kong. Important families have grand tea drinking ceremonies. The types of teapot you use, the sitting postures, the way you hold the cup and the brand of tea leaves hold a significant position in the tea drinking ceremony.
- Martial arts: The people of Hong Kong generally belonged to the warrior race. His is the reason why various martial art forms are an important part of the culture of Hong Kong. Snake fist, Tai Chi, praying mantis and Crane are some of the important martial art forms in Hong Kong.
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