Start Date : 09 Jun 2016   TO    End Date : 09 Jun 2016

The Hong Kong Chinmaya Foundation (HKCF) brings the first ever Hanuman carnival to Hong Kong on June 9th, 2016, to the Central Harbourfront Event Space. This mega family event, the first of its kind in the territory, aims to showcase Hindu culture and customs through a variety of interactive games, live entertainment, free storytelling, vegetarian food stalls and a yoga festival to over 1000 families, expected to attend.

The carnival is based on Hanuman, the Hindu Monkey God, one of the most famous and recognizable Hindu deities, who is depicted as a man with a monkey face. Throughout Southeast Asia, including in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Cambodia, there are many variations on the myths and legends of Hanuman. The carnival will incorporate all these stories into the many free games and activities. Since 2016 is the year of the monkey, the event will also highlight the Chinese Monkey King (Sun Wukong) to celebrate both cultures here in Hong Kong.