This 5th May is Buddha's Birthday

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Monday, May 5, 2025

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Note that Buddha's Birthday is celebrated according to Lunar Calendar. This 2025 it is celebrated on May 5, which is making a long weekend together with Labour Day on May 1st.

🌺 Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong: A Celebration Across Time 🌸

📅 Upcoming Years: 2024 | 2025 | 2026
Buddha's Birthday, a vibrant public holiday in Hong Kong, dances across the Gregorian calendar each year, guided by the rhythms of the lunar cycle. Here’s how it shifts and shines:

• 2024 Celebration: May 15 (8th day of the 4th lunar month)
  Last year, temples like Po Lin Monastery buzzed with devotees offering incense, while Victoria Park glowed with lotus lanterns. The mild spring weather made outdoor ceremonies serene and joyful.

• 2025 Celebration: May 5 (Today! 🎉)
  This year, the holiday arrives earlier, aligning with warmer days. Expect larger crowds at Chi Lin Nunnery’s floral displays and symbolic “Bathing the Buddha” rituals. Local NGOs are organizing special vegetarian feasts to promote compassion.

• 2026 Celebration: April 24 (8th day of the 4th lunar month)
  Next year, the date jumps even earlier—possibly overlapping with April showers. Temples may host indoor meditation sessions, while lantern parades could adapt with covered walkways.
  
  (Illustrations were made with AI, prompts by the Author)

Timeless Traditions, Shifting Dates

No matter the lunar date, the essence remains: peace, reflection, and community. From chanting ceremonies to charity drives, Hongkongers uphold these cherished practices year after year.

Historical Context

Buddha's Birthday has been celebrated in Hong Kong for centuries, but it became a public holiday only after the handover from the UK to China in 1997. In 1999, following extensive lobbying by Buddhist organizations, the Hong Kong Legislative Council officially designated the 8th day of the 4th lunar month as a public holiday. This made it the only traditional Chinese religious holiday recognized in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Buddhist Association and other organizations organize a variety of events, including the ceremonial "bathing of the Buddha," which symbolizes purification and reflection.

🗓️ Plan Ahead!
Mark your calendar for Buddha’s Birthday on April 24, 2026, and embrace the beauty of traditions that transcend time.

📸 Share your favorite Buddha’s Birthday moments in the comments below! 🙏

That’s all for now my friends. Enjoy Buddha's Day!

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