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When you go to Hong Kong you can catch a birthday party. The city is often hosting birthday parties for notable people and honored God’s. In August, they are going to be celebrating the birthday of Kwan Tai who is the God of War. He is the patron of the police and gangsters. Kwan Tai has later become the the symbol of integrity and loyalty in the Taoist way. You can see the eternal flame that burns for him at the Man Mo Temple which is a sight to see itself. It is incredible inside this old building on Hollywood Road and the street its on is filled with all sorts of shops and restaurants to enjoy. A good reason to get out of that hong kong hotel .

August also is the month to catch the very romantic festival of the Seven Sisters . This festival is based on the story of a weaver maid and her six older sisters. The duties of a weaver, daughter and wife. The art work on display features many needlework as well as needlework competitions. It is celebrated through out the rooftops of the city but the most popular place to get involved is at Lover’s Stone located on Bowen Road in the Wan Chai area.  

Maybe feeding a Hungry Ghost is more your speed. There is the Hungry Ghost Festival in August were you may see some roadside fires who were built by believers to burn fake money as an offering to the restless spirits. They also make special food to give to the ghosts to curb their appetite.  

If you are still in the city in late September, you will be apart of the Mid Autumn Festival. Every culture has their harvest festival and this one belongs to Hong Kong. It is filled with rich colors, crafts and harvest foods. The sky will be filled with the largest and brightest moon of the year. There will be lots of moon cakes and paper lanterns. Head over to Tai Hang which is close to Victoria Park and see the fire dragon make its way through the city streets. The fire dragon was the way to scare away the mighty python, keeping away the plague.

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