Hong Kong Activity | Buddha's Birthday Tradition
Today marks one of the largest Buddhist festivals in Hong Kong. It is a National Holiday celebrated normally on the 8th day of the 4th moon in the Lunar calendar. Although Buddha Birthday celebrations vary throughout the world, it is still the most awaited celebration of our Buddhist brothers and sisters where Buddhist temples are all busy with Hong Kong activity.
So how do Hong Kong people celebrate Buddha’s birthday? here is what you will expect when you are in Hong Kong.
Commemorate Buddha’s Birthday with Hello! Hong Kong Tours
Today, expect lanterns being lit as the light symbolizes buddhas enlightenment. The scent of incensed will envelop the surrounding and you will see devotees flooding the temples paying their respects.
The most visited place in Hong Kong during Buddhas’ birthday is the Po Lin Monastery in Lantau. It is also one of the stops of Hello! Hong Kong Lantau Island Tour. Here you will witness Buddha Bathing Ceremony, a cleansing ritual that believes to purify your soul.
To start the ritual, you have to make a half bow in front of the statue. Kneel, and pour the water 3 times over the shoulder of the baby Buddha statue. The first pour is to remind ourselves to only have good thoughts, the second pour to remind ourselves to only say good words. The third pour to remind ourselves to only do good deeds. To finalize the ritual, make another half-bow before standing up.
If you are looking for a perfect hong kong activity on your holiday, go visit the Po Lin Monastery in Lantau Island and witness how our Buddhist brothers and sisters commemorate Buddha’s Birthday. Keep in mind that to expect a different kind of celebration this 2021 as some of the events are observing the proper regulations advised by the government.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LORD BUDDHA!