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Kowloon |
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Ride the ferries – The green and white
Star Ferry has been in operation for over a hundred years, chugging back
and forth between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The trip doesn't take long,
but you get a great view of the harbor, junks, hydrofoils, sampans, and
barges. You can also pick up a ferry to go to Lantau, Lamma or Cheung Chau
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Dolphinwatch Cruise – Take a cruise to look for the very
endangered pink dolphins in the waters around Lantau Island. The pink
dolphins (they really are pink) only live in the waters around Hong Kong
and their existence is threatened by boat traffic and polluted waters.
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Tin Hau Temples – Look for Tin Hau
(Queen of Heaven) temples all over Hong Kong. Tin Hau is the goddess of
the sea who watches over seafarers. She is one of the most beloved goddesses
in Hong Kong and there are many temples in her honor. At the Tin Hau Festival
(April or May), people sail colorfully decorated boats on Hong Kong's waterways
and pray in the temples. Tin Hau temples are at these locations: Hong Kong
Island – Causeway Bay, Repulse Bay, Wan Chai, Aberdeen; Kowloon –
Market Street; New Territories – Joss House Bay, and on the islands
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"In
a busy harbor, on the faraway Island of Hong Kong, there is a floating
restaurant." Sparkling story of Chopsticks, a mouse who lives
in the restaurant, and a magnificent carved dragon, who yearns to
fly. Irresistible illustrations will take you soaring over Hong
Kong too. (Picture book)
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Take
a trip through Hong Kong, the "Fragrant Harbor" –
panoramas from Victoria Peak, colorful junks and sampans, floating
restaurants and locals foods, arts and crafts, flowers, firecrackers
and festivals, filled with illustrations that capture the color
and excitement of Hong Kong.
(Picture book)
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All
about five major Chinese festivals – Chinese New Year and
the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn
Moon Festival, plus holiday tales, recipes, riddles, arts and
crafts activities. Sparkling illustrations. (Picture book)
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"One is
a drummer, one is a race, one is a dragon boat that wins first place!"
Count your way through dragon boats, dim sum, mah jong, fish balls,
and bamboo stalks in the garden. Fun for little ones. (Picture book)
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Retelling of
a Chinese classic, the mischievous Monkey King seeks out a sage
to learn the secrets of life. Along the way, Monkey defeats the
Demon of Havoc, steals a magic staff from the Dragon King, and gobbles
all the peaches of immortality, but not even the Jade Emperor, ruler
of Heaven and Earth, can catch him. (Chapter book)
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All
about the twelve Chinese zodiac animals – rat, ox, tiger,
rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, boar.
Creation legend of the zodiac cycle, descriptions and folktales
for each animal, and chart to find your animal year.
(Picture
book)
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Delightful introduction
to Chinese New Year – tidy up the house, put out good luck
banners, cook special foods, set off firecrackers, pray at the temple,
visit family and friends, bring tiny trees and flowers for gifts,
watch the lion and dragon dances.
(Picture book)
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Introduction
to Chinese characters, how ancient signs came from animal shapes,
and numbered directions so you can try writing Chinese. Easy and
fun, clear calligraphy and playful illustrations. (Picture book)
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A
great way to appreciate Chinese painting is to try it yourself.
This totally cool kit has everything you need – the "four
treasures," watercolor paper, ink stone, ink stick, brushes,
plus cake paints and tube paints, porcelain water dish, a project
book with complete directions for brush strokes and how to paint
cats, flowers, birds and butterflies. Good for older kids. (Activity
pack)
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"Little
dishes on carts, little dishes on tables," dim sum is fun
for everyone in the family – Ma-Ma likes pork buns, Ba-Ba
eats fried shrimp, Mei-Mei picks sweet tofu. A charming story,
plus a picture glossary of dim sum dishes. (Picture book)
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Little ones
can get their fingers all over this fun board book with rhyming
descriptions and colorful collages. "Sesame balls really don't
bounce." (Board book)
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Engaging
photo story of eight-year-old Tsz Yan, who lives in the New Territories.
Follow Tsz Yan as she rides the school bus, studies English, plays
badminton, goes to Ocean Park amusement park, and eats dim sum with
her family on Sunday morning. (Picture book)
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