Celebration of the Lord Buddha’s Birthday in the Year of Buddhist Calendar 2568 (2024)

Nature: Chinese Festivals, Festivals
Organiser(s): Hong Kong Buddhist Association
Description: The Buddha’s Birthday, which falls on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, is widely celebrated in the local community. A three-day celebration will be held at the Hong Kong Coliseum by the Hong Kong Buddhist Association, with programmes including the Buddha Bathing Ceremony, Sutra Chanting Ceremony, Lamp Transmission Service, Refuge Taking Ceremony, and Dharma talks.

A Buddha-bathing ceremony and carnivals will also be held at monasteries, Buddhist schools and public places across the city.
Date: 15–17 May 2024
Time: Various times
Venue: Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom, Kowloon and local communities
Ticketing:

Please visit the event website or contact Hong Kong Buddhist Association at +852 2574 9371 for details.

Ticket Price: Free Admission
Pre-registration is required
Website: www.hkbuddhist.org/bbd
Enquiry: 2574 9371
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