Culture of HongKong

Hong Kong’s culture combines influences from the East and from the West, from the old and from the new.
The two official languages in Hong Kong are the Cantonese dialect of Chinese and English. Even amid the
bustle and technology of a modern city, which has one the highest population densities in the world,
evidence of traditional Chinese culture can be found. Many people still adhere to their traditional beliefs
and religions making the city’s over 600 temples, shrines, and monasteries important cultural landmarks
where people go to pray, burn incense, and consult fortunetellers. Additionally, traditional Chinese culture

can be seen in the colorful and energetic Chinese operas performed on outdoor stages in Temple Street
Market and the lion and dragon dances performed during the Chinese New Year and other festive

occasions. Tea drinking has also become a modern art and discipline, which derives its significance from
traditional Chinese culture.