Even in their fast-paced society, the people of Hong Kong find time to relax and have fun. After long days at work, adults come home to unwind in front of their favorite television shows. When not working on homework, young people watch MTV or listen to the latest Canto-pop music stars singing love ballads. On holidays and Sundays, families and friends flock to amusement parks.

The most popular festivities for Hong Kong residents, however, are the many celebrations connected with their Chinese heritage, when families gather together for large meals and to play mahjong, a game using dice and tiles. Three of the most important festivals in Hong Kong are the Chinese New Year, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Mid-Autumn Festival. These festivals are among the many official holidays celebrated in Hong Kong every year. In just one thirty-day span ending on May 1, 2001, for example...