Ullambana is a Buddhist event celebrated every year on the 15th day of the seventh month of the Lunar Calendar. This year, it takes place on September 6. Ullambana is also known as the “Ghost Festival,” during which people of the Buddhist faith celebrate their dead loved ones, as it is believed that their spirits return to the land of the living for a day. The day is celebrated in different styles and traditions according to the norms of the local areas, but the principal belief behind the festival remains the same and so you may get to see a variety of ways to celebrate Ullambana.
Credit Card Reduction Day
Credit Card Reduction Day takes place on March 21 each year. It is a day made for those with outstanding credit card debts wanting to get rid of their interest payments quickly. This day reminds us that credit cards need to be spent wisely, no matter how unlimited the spending limit may seem. Unlike debit card transactions that reflect the payment and deduction from your account automatically, a credit card transaction shows no such reflection on your bank balance. It often makes individuals lose track of their expenditures. Thus, Credit Card Reduction Day can help us be more vigilant about our credit card usage.
Hong Kong Arts Festival
The Hong Kong Arts Festival takes place every year between February and March. This year, it takes place from February 22 to March 22. Launched in 1973, the festival focuses on enriching the cultural life of Hong Kong, as well as promoting the work of performing artists. Over the years, the festival has attracted a significant number of local and international talent from various countries. Over 200 local productions have been produced and thousands of secondary and tertiary students reached through a program called ‘H.K.A.F Young Friends.’