Hong Kong’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Four popular local festivals have recently been included in China’s third national list of intangible cultural heritage. The festivals are:

• Cheung Chau Jiao Festival
• Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade
• Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
• Yu Lan Ghost Festival of the Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community

All of these four festivals fall within the category of social practices, rituals and festive events which comply with the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.