Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival), one of the most iconic Chinese festivals, is around the corner. This year, the full-moon celebration falls on Friday, September 25, 2026. Wherever you come from, you cannot miss this great colorful holiday in Hong Kong!…
Updated 19 January 2026 Celebrating Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May – which falls on the 10th of May this year is a tradition since the early 20th century. It is not a public holiday, however, it’s widely…
Updated 19 January 2026 Chinese New Year is around the corner and it is now time to get everything in order for entering the Year of the Horse! This celebration is a special time of year for many families in…
Updated 19 January 2026 The year 1898 was a historic date for the Republic of the Philippines as it marked its independence from Spain. The Philippines have had a long history of being a colony as the nation was first…
Your summer holidays are getting closer and you are planning to travel with your family. Have you thought about your helper’s activities when you are out of town? You may let her stay at home in Hong Kong, take her…
HelperChoice survey – More than a third of the domestic helpers plan to offer a gift for Christmas to their employer. What about you? HelperChoice interviewed more than 100 domestic workers based in Hong Kong, Singapore but also in some…
Updated 18 January 2026 Hong Kong Establishment Day, officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, is celebrated every year on 1 July. It marks the historic transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China in 1997…
Updated 18 January 2026 Many international observances reflect shared values and global challenges. One international day that focuses on family support and migration is the International Day of Family Remittances, marked every year on June 16. This international day recognizes…
Updated on 16 January 2026 World Environment Day is marked every year on 5 June and serves as a global reminder that caring for the planet begins with everyday choices. While environmental issues are often discussed at a national or…
Updated 16 January 2026 The Dragon Boat Festival — known as Tuen Ng in Cantonese and Duānwǔ Jié in Mandarin — is one of the most lively cultural events of the year in Hong Kong and many other East Asian…