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Public holidays in Hong Kong consist of a mix of traditional Chinese and Western holidays, such as Lunar New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Dragon Boat Festival, along with Christmas and Easter. Other public holidays include National Day (1 October) and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day (1 July). [1] [2]
8 May – The ban on gathering of more than 4 people relaxes to 8 people. [8] [9]15 May – The Independent Police Complaints Council exonerates the police. [10]27 May The Chinese National People's Congress votes in favour of national security legislation that criminalizes "secession," "subversion," "terrorism," and foreign interference in Hong Kong; [11] the legislation grants sweeping powers ...
In Singapore, Chinese New Year is the only traditional Chinese public holiday, likewise with Malaysia. Each region has its own holidays on top of this condensed traditional Chinese set. Mainland China and Taiwan observe patriotic holidays, Hong Kong and Macau observe Christian holidays, and Malaysia and Singapore celebrate Malay and Indian ...
National public holiday between 1953 and 1962 and reinforced since 1971. March/April Easter / Resurrection Sunday: Hari Paskah National public holiday since 2024. Kebangkitan Yesus Kristus 1 May Labour Day: Hari Buruh Internasional National public holiday between 1953 and 1967 and reinforced since 2014. May/June Ascension Day: Kenaikan Yesus ...
In Vancouver, Canada, numerous Canadians wearing black shirts raised yellow umbrellas and held high 'HK' signs in a peaceful rally in support of Hong Kong protests. In Berlin, Germany, peaceful protesters brought flowers and a coffin draped with a black HK flag, signifying that freedom and autonomy of Hong Kong had died. They also raised a ...
An affidavit previously obtained by the local news stations stated that Jacob left his girlfriend's house, saying he was going to have dinner with his family.
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the "strong" quake was off the coast ...