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Information about the customs of Hong Kong

1. Religion

Hong Kong is a place where eastern and western cultures meet. Many western festivals can be felt in Hong Kong, especially Christmas, which has long gone beyond religious significance and has become one of the most lively festivals in Hong Kong all year round.

The way to choose a spouse is open in Hong Kong. It is common for men and women to get in touch with each other, so it is not difficult to meet the opposite sex. The religions in Hong Kong mainly include Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Mormonism, Judaism, Kirshna, Russian Orthodox, Baha 'i, Zoroastrianism and Sikhism.

2. Horse racing

Horse racing and horse racing betting (betting on horses) are entertainments that many Hong Kong citizens participate in. Every year from September to June, there are more than 6 days of horse racing in a Ma Ji.

third, shopping

The prosperity of Hong Kong is highlighted in shopping, and those who travel to Hong Kong will surely return home with full loads. Shopping in Hong Kong is divided into shopping circles and shopping areas. There is a shopping circle in Causeway Bay, then go west, both sides of Hennessy Road are commercial areas, and then continue to extend to Admiralty, forming a larger commercial and shopping circle.

IV. Diet

Cantonese cuisine is the main traditional local dish in Hong Kong, while potted dishes are the traditional dishes of indigenous people in the New Territories during festivals. Because Hong Kong is close to the ocean, seafood is also a common dish, and typhoon shelter dishes such as fried crabs in typhoon shelters have also developed.

V. Language

The official languages (not called "official languages") in Hong Kong are Chinese and English, while the government's language policy is "biliterate and trilingual", that is, written Chinese and English are used, and spoken Cantonese (commonly known as Cantonese), Putonghua and English are used. Cantonese is the main language used by Chinese people in Hong Kong, while English is the communicative language used by non-Chinese people.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Hong Kong