Buddha's Birthday | Hong Kong Events

Buddha's Birthday,

Hong Kong, China

Buddha statue on Lantau Island, Hong Kong © 123rf.com

01 May 2010 - 31 May 2010 Date to be confirmed

Celebrated by Buddhists all over the world, the birthday of Lord Buddha is a great celebration that sees Hong Kong's Buddhist temples bursting with activity. Amongst the biggest celebrations in Hong Kong are those at Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island which is home to the largest, seated, outdoor bronze Buddha in the world. The monks at the monastery serve an almost constant supply of delicious vegetarian food to the numerous visitors who flock here for the Lord Buddha's birthday celebrations each year. Smaller but no less spectacular events take place at other Buddhist monasteries throughout Hong Kong.

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Where?

Buddhist monasteries in Hong Kong (Venue)

Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island is the main place to be

Getting There

Water: Ferry services to Lantau (Silvermine Bay) from Outlying Islands Ferry Pier near Star Ferry, Hong Kong.
Bus: To Po Lin Monastery. Allow plenty of time as it is a public holiday and bus queues will be very long.