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Typhoon Saola, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Goring, was a powerful and erratic tropical cyclone that affected the Philippines, southern Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South China.
No official ceremonies have taken place in Hong Kong since the handover to China in 1997. Nevertheless, unofficial delegations mark the day at The Cenotaph, and the flag poles are occasionally dressed. On September 9, 1998, the Holidays (Amendment) Bill 1998, which included the abolition of the public holiday for Liberation Day, was passed. [2] [3]
3 July : The police reward 1 million Hong Kong Dollars for arrest of 8 people who violate the Hong Kong National Security Law. [5] 6 July : The 2023 Hong Kong electoral changes confirmed and approved by Legislative Council. [6] 10 July: The final version of 2023 Hong Kong electoral changes officially published and effective. [7] [8]
In Australia, Easter Monday is a public holiday. [4] Some people enjoy outdoor sporting events, such as the Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival in South Australia, [5] and the Stawell Gift in Victoria, [6] as well as a traditional AFL match between Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the MCG.
It's a Small World at Hong Kong Disneyland. The Hong Kong Disneyland version of the attraction on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, opened on April 28, 2008. [112] It is located in the Fantasyland section of the park. [113] Hong Kong Disneyland marketed the ride using a Cantonese version of the song "It's a Small World (After All)" by James Wong Jim. [114]
A Guilty Conscience (traditional Chinese: 毒舌大狀; simplified Chinese: 毒舌大状; Jyutping: Duk⁶ sit³ daai⁶ zong⁶; pinyin: Dúshé dà zhuàng; lit. 'Poison-tongued Barrister') is a 2023 Hong Kong legal drama film co-written and directed by Jack Ng, in his directorial debut.
Vesak (Pali: Vesākha; Sanskrit: Vaiśākha), also known as Buddha Jayanti, [11] Buddha Purnima, [12] and Buddha Day, is a holiday traditionally observed by Buddhists in South Asia and Southeast Asia, as well as Tibet and Mongolia. [13]
The XI Gay Games 2023, also known as Gay Games 11, GGHK2023, GGGDL2023 and Hong Kong - Guadalajara Gay Games 2023, were an international multi-sport event and cultural gathering organised by, but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender athletes, artists and musicians, known as Gay Games. [1]