Hong Kong Research Article from The Way People Live

This Study Guide consists of approximately 96 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Research Article from The Way People Live

This Study Guide consists of approximately 96 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Hong Kong.
This section contains 6,615 words
(approx. 23 pages at 300 words per page)
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Even in their fast-paced society, the people of Hong Kong find time to relax and have fun. After long days at work, adults come home to unwind in front of their favorite television shows. When not working on homework, young people watch MTV or listen to the latest Canto-pop music stars singing love ballads. On holidays and Sundays, families and friends flock to amusement parks.

The most popular festivities for Hong Kong residents, however, are the many celebrations connected with their Chinese heritage, when families gather together for large meals and to play mahjong, a game using dice and tiles. Three of the most important festivals in Hong Kong are the Chinese New Year, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Mid-Autumn Festival. These festivals are among the many official holidays celebrated in Hong Kong every year. In just one thirty-day span ending on May 1, 2001, for example...

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This section contains 6,615 words
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