First ‘Hong Kong Carnival’ in North America to Revive Hong Kong Culture Overseas

First ‘Hong Kong Carnival’ in North America to Revive Hong Kong Culture Overseas
Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran (4th R) and Vice Mayor Carmen Montano (2nd R) participate in the Hong Kong Carnival ribbon cutting in San Francisco, on July 2, 2022. Emma Hsu/The Epoch Times
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On July 2, 2022 the first day of the long weekend for the U.S. Independence Day, crowds of people attended the Hong Kong Carnival in Milpitas, San Francisco. According to the organiser, over 5,000 people came to the event, and many stalls were sold out earlier than scheduled.

People queuing in line at the gate at 12 noon during the first Hong Kong Festival in North America on July 2, 2022, which attracted more than 5,000 people. (Emma Hsu/The Epoch Times)
People queuing in line at the gate at 12 noon during the first Hong Kong Festival in North America on July 2, 2022, which attracted more than 5,000 people. Emma Hsu/The Epoch Times