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Release Date: January 2025; Cast: Kenneth Ma, Samantha Ko, Carlos Chan, Dada Chan, Bob Lam, Hui Shiu Hung; Synopsis: Co-directed by iconic filmmakers Wong Jing (王晶) and Patrick Kong (葉念琛), Queen of Mahjong is a joyful celebration of family, love, and the timeless charm of mahjong. Styled & Sutured: Fashion On Screen runs till Feb 23 at the Asian Film Archive’s Oldham Theatre, with a Chinese New Year break from Jan 27 to Feb 8. Prices for standard tickets are at $10, with Opening Title Director Cast Genre Ref. J A N 2: Four Trails: Robin Lee: Stone Tsang, Nikki Han, Salomon Wettstein, Jacky Leung, Will Hayward, Law Kai Pong, Tom Robertshaw, Sarah Pemberton and Hyun Chang Chung To further encourage moviegoing during the Chinese New Year, the event also highlighted various ticket subsidy programs. Since December, the bureau has launched a nationwide campaign to promote film consumption, with major banks and online ticketing platforms contributing a combined total of at least 600 million yuan (about $82.6 million) in subsidies. Discover these feel-good films perfect for Chinese New Year, featuring themes of family, love, resilience, and laughter. From nostalgic classics to modern gems, these movies will bring joy and warmth to your festive celebrations As January is coming to a close, it is also an exciting time as Lunar New Year is this Wednesday, Jan. 29. According to National Geographic, Lunar New Year is “the most important holiday in China and Chinese communities around the world.” It is a two-week celebration with various festivities and parties. A quintessential Chinese New Year flick, Fat Choi Spirit tells the story of mahjong king Andy as he balances his mahjong addiction, a spunky on-and-off girlfriend and helping his estranged family through a time of financial difficulty. Madly chaotic and witty, the slapstick comedy is directed by duo Wai Ka-fai and Johnnie To and stars Andy Lau The Chinese New Year movie season officially kicks off this Friday with Jack Neo’s sci-fi (kinda, sorta) comedy I Want to be Boss. If that doesn’t entice you, there are other options, including Mark Lee's drag-com Number 2 (okay, that didn't sound right) and the magnificent Se7en, back for a limited engagement to mark its 30th anniversary. 29 January 2025 marks the Year of the Snake. UK Premiere: True Love, for Once in My Life + intro A love story about the twists and turns in the relationship of a married couple, produced by acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Fruit Chan. Chinese New Year 2025. True Love, for Once in My Life One of the most beloved classics of 80s Hong Kong cinema, stunningly restored in 4K to mark its 40th An iconic mainstay among Chinese New Year movies, CJ7 is a Hong Kong–Chinese science fiction comedy-drama film directed by and starring Stephen Chow. Packed with themes of love and sacrifice, the movie follows impoverished single father Chow Ti, who lives in squalor with his nine-year-old son, Dicky. The year’s box office revenue saw a 20 percent drop compared to last year. The traditionally popular release periods—Lunar New Year, summer, and the weeklong National Day holiday—are typically highly competitive battlegrounds for major films, but this year, both the summer and October holiday film markets saw a Local director Jack Neo revealed the cast for his new Chinese New Year movie I Want To Be Boss in a lensing ceremony held recently. The event was announced in two Instagram (IG) posts by the 64 Starting a week before Chinese New Year, visit the flower markets around town to pick up auspicious blooms and taste traditional treats. Explore popular spots like the one at Victoria Park and the beloved Prince Edward Flower Market, where stalls are filled with eye-catching decorations, local handicrafts, snacks and games to get visitors into the festive mood. Lunar New Year 2025, 2026 and 2027. Lunar New Year is the most spectacular holiday of Hong Kong’s year and celebrates the start of the new year according to the Chinese calendar. It is also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, and the date of this holiday changes each year but falls in January or February according the western calendar. Happy New Year! Start the year right by making the most of the first month of 2025. If you’re still recovering from post-travel blues or counting down to the Chinese New Year break, these January 2025 events in Hong Kong can keep you occupied. We have listed below the best things to do in Hong 27th January 2025 – (Hong Kong) The recent controversy over whether to call the upcoming spring festival “Chinese New Year” or “Lunar New Year” reflects a deeper understanding of contextual communication that the rest of the world might do well to observe. Chinese New Year 2025 Chinese New Year Puddings Chinese New Year Feasting Chinese New 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China. Telephone Chinese New Year Races at Sha Tin. Thrilling horse races, lion dances, live music, and more await at Sha Tin Racecourse. Date: 31 January 2025; Location: The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Sha Tin; Chinese New Year Flower Markets. Explore markets at Victoria Park or Prince Edward for festive blooms, treats, and decorations. Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees The loud, colourful lion dance is hard to miss during Chinese New Year — it's believed to bring good luck and prosperity. Find out the best places in Hong Kong to catch lion dances this CNY.
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