Third Annual New England Hong Kong Festival Returns to Somerville May 30

On Saturday, May 30, join the third annual New England Hong Kong Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Seven Hills Park in Somerville to celebrate the culture, food, and creativity of the Hongkonger community across the region. The event is free and open to all. Rain date is Sunday, May 31. 

Hosted during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month, this year’s festival brings together 40 local vendors, artists, and community groups offering food, gifts, and interactive activities. Attendees can also enjoy live performances from bands, martial artists, and cultural performers, as well as free games, family-friendly activities, and photo ops, including a minibus cutout board, Hong Kong bus stop stands, and stamp stations inspired by Hong Kong public transit. 

For more information, including full event listings and vendor updates, visit newenglandhkfest.com and follow @newenglandhkfest on Instagram and Facebook. 

About the New England Hong Kong Festival 

This year’s festival is hosted by the New England Hong Kong Festival Planning Team and co-hosted by the City of Somerville and the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs. The organizing team is made up of diasporic Hongkongers from Greater Boston who are passionate about community-building and cultural storytelling. 

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. 

The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.