Chinese New Year 2019 – The Year Of The Pig

Chinese New Year

“Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the first day of the year of the Chinese calendar. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year’s Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese calendar, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month, making the festival the longest in the Chinese calendar. Because the Chinese calendar is luni-solar, the Chinese New Year is often referred to as the “Lunar New Year”.

Chinese New Year is without a doubt the biggest (and most-adored) festival of the lunar calendar, with 15-days packed with age-old traditions, cultural festivities and family celebrations! 

In true Hong Kong style, the city will welcome the Year of the Pig with festive flamboyancy, timeless traditions and that unique touch of cosmopolitan flair! Festivities are spread out over three weeks, so whether you’re squeezing into festive flower markets and incense-filled temples, gasping at breathtaking pyrotechnics or cheering at lively sports events, you’ll be sure to experience a Chinese New Year here like no other !”

Accordingly, the offices of Continental HK will also remain closed as per the following schedule:

  • Monday – 04 Feb 2019 – Partial Closure. Skeletal Staff Strength available between 0900 to 1600 Only.
  • Tuesday – 05 Feb 2019 – All Offices Closed
  • Wednesday – 06 Feb 2019 – Partial Closure. Skeletal Staff Strength available between 1000 to 1700 Only.
  • Thursday – 07 Feb 2019 – Partial Closure. Skeletal Staff Strength available between 1000 to 1700 Only.
  • Friday – 08 Feb 2019 – Partial Closure. Skeletal Staff Strength available between 1000 to 1800 Only.
  • Saturday – 09 Feb 2019 – Partial Closure. Skeletal Staff Strength available between 1000 to 1800 Only.

All timings mentioned above are local Hong Kong Time.

During the above period, you may experience a slow-down in the reverts related to quotations and reservations. The operations teams handling the pax, however, will continue to function as normal during the above dates.

Normal Office Functioning will be resumed from Monday, 11 Feb 2019.

We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused on account of the above holidays schedule, and thank you for your understanding.

Would also like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Happy New Year – Kung Hei Fat Choy !!

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