Hong Kong Activities | Fun Things to Do in 18 Districts

The residents of Po Toi Island regard Tin Hau (the Goddess of the Sea) as their guardian deity, making this annual festival one of the island's most significant celebrations. What makes this festival truly remarkable is the extraordinary bamboo theatre structure built specifically for the occasion. The theatre stage is an engineering marvel, constructed using over 400 wooden poles of varying lengths and 2,000 bamboo pieces. Part of the structure dramatically extends outward, perched precariously on rugged rocks by the seaside. This unique architectural feat is unparalleled in Hong Kong and stands as one of the festival's most spectacular attractions. The Cantonese opera performances run for five consecutive days, beginning on the 20th day of the third lunar month. On the 22nd day, dragon boat races take place at Tai Wan (Big Bay), drawing many former residents back to the island for reunions and festivities. Another distinctive feature of the celebration is the "scramble for the Fa Pau" (floral cannon) ceremony held in the afternoon. The organizing committee erects a tall platform behind the temple, where honored guests launch over 30 ceremonial cannons. In front of the platform, on the uneven rocky terrain, dozens of Fa Pau Association members position themselves to catch the falling cannon cores. Those who successfully catch a core are expected to create a new floral cannon and return it to the Tin Hau Temple at the following year's festival. This traditional celebration beautifully combines religious devotion, community bonding, cultural performances, and athletic competition, offering visitors a rare glimpse into Hong Kong's authentic island heritage.

A galaxy far, far away is coming to Hung Hom — Hong Kong's very first Star Wars Night Run is here, and it's unlike any run the city has ever seen. Organised by Knighthood Event and timed to echo the global Star Wars Day celebrations, this one-of-a-kind night run transforms the Hung Hom Promenade into an immersive intergalactic course, welcoming fans of all ages to channel their inner Jedi or Sith for an unforgettable evening. Choose your mission: the 2KM Individual category for those who want to push the pace, or the 1KM Cosplay category for devoted fans ready to march in full Star Wars gear — lightsabers, helmets, cloaks and all. The 501st Hong Kong Garrison will be on-site to interact with participants, while illuminated photo booths scattered across The Whampoa set the scene for epic galactic snapshots. Before the run kicks off, the STAR WARS Run Market carnival takes over Shung King Street and Fashion World from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, packed with themed markets, mini-games, and prizes. Every finisher receives a glow-in-the-dark medal — perfect for those late-night victory photos. The exclusive runner's pack features a Star Wars Cloak (Cosplay) or Towel (2KM), running bib, and medal. A limited-edition collab T-shirt with local brand GROCERY is also available as an event add-on, with only 300 pieces total. Early-bird registrants (March 1, 10:00am–11:59pm) receive a limited-edition Death Star Slate Coaster. Register via Klook. MayTheForceBeWithYou.

This creative workshop transforms music and memories into tangible art by reimagining cassette tapes as paper sculpture displays. Participants will create a miniature "time machine" based on seasonal themes (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) using layered paper-cutting techniques. By combining traditional paper sculpture craftsmanship with modern sensing technology, participants can customize their own playlist and personal messages. Once completed, simply scan the artwork with your smartphone to play pre-selected songs, allowing yourself or your loved ones to embark on a musical journey through time and relive moments awakened by melodies. The finished product is a paper sculpture cassette tape display that serves as both a decorative piece and a personalized music player, making it a perfect keepsake or thoughtful gift. Workshop fee: HK$350

Founded in 1945 by the Pong family from Foshan, Guangdong, Yuet Wo is one of Hong Kong's last surviving traditional sauce gardens with over 80 years of heritage. It is the only sauce garden in Hong Kong that owns its own wine-steaming facility, producing a full range of naturally brewed soy sauces, vinegars, wines, and condiments entirely in-house — a rarity in today's industrialised food landscape. Now led by its third-generation successor Jack, Yuet Wo has managed to strike a balance between preserving time-honoured brewing techniques and adapting to modern demands. The factory's sun-drying yard, where sauces are left to ferment and mature under natural sunlight, remains a centrepiece of its traditional production process. With land resumption looming over the factory site, this may be one of the last opportunities to experience Yuet Wo's iconic production floor up close. As part of the 'Local Leisure Tour' series, this guided visit invites participants to walk through the sauce garden's production line, learn about the history of Hong Kong's soy sauce industry, and hear the story of how one family has kept this craft alive across generations. Each participant will receive a complimentary Yuet Wo sauce product. Previous editions of the tour have been met with overwhelming enthusiasm from the public, selling out quickly and drawing participants keen to connect with authentic Hong Kong food culture before it disappears.