Yu Lan Festival brings Hong Kong tradition to a new generation

HONG KONG: The Yu Lan Cultural Festival 2026 kicked off at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on Friday, with a dynamic line-up of events designed to bridge tradition and modernity for Hong Kong's younger generation.

Rooted in a custom dating back to the mid-19th century, the Yu Lan Festival is maintained by various communities across Hong Kong and blends Buddhist and Taoist rites to honour ancestors, pacify wandering spirits, and express gratitude to the deities. The festival has since become an important folk tradition that not only serves as a religious ritual but also strengthens community bonds among different ethnic groups.

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香港：2026玉兰文化节于周五在铜锣湾维多利亚公园拉开帷幕，一系列精彩纷呈的活动旨在连接香港年轻一代的传统与现代。

玉兰节源于19世纪中叶的习俗，由香港各社群共同传承，融合了佛教和道教的仪式，旨在祭祀祖先、安抚游魂、感恩神明。如今，玉兰节已成为一项重要的民间传统，不仅具有宗教仪式的功能，更加强了不同族群之间的联系。

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