Here comes that time again to prepare and eat Mooncakes. This is a popular harvest festival with a rich history that has been celebrated for about 3,000 years. On the 15^th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar which is around Mid-September, when the autumnal equinox of the moon showcases the magical beauty of the sky. This is the day when the moon shines at its fullest and roundest. It is an amazing event where farmers have the opportunity to celebrate the end of the harvesting season. All family members and friends gather in unity and eat mooncakes and pomelos and gaze at the moonlit sky. Along with this, some customs vary depending on regions where lanterns are carried, lit and some end up floating in the beautiful sky.Burning Incense is a tradition that reveres deities such as Chang’e , the Chinese goddess of the moon, and some family members collect dandelions and give them to each member of their family. This is a great moment that sets the mark for the upcoming season, the changes around the landscape will soon start to be noticed. This is an amazing way to cherish nature with the celestial beauty that is the moon and respect one of the objects that has always been here such as the moon.

The Chinese Moon festival is a very important and popular event in many countries, which have a high percentage of Chinese population. Apart from China, you can take part in this event as well in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. The way of celebrating differs from region to region. In Taiwan, for example, people organize a barbecue all day long and in any possible place. In Vietnam, this festival is known as Tet Trung Thu and has its own legends and customs.

The dragon dance is another way the Chinese celebrate the middle of autumn. At this period, the acrobats dance in dragon costumes while performing an official dragon dance. The Chinese calendar is the essence of Chinese culture. It is a lunisolar calendar, combining elements of a solar calendar with those of a lunar one.

Would you like to eat the moon cake at night with the full moon in the sky? If you missed the festival this year, book a date for next year, or find a place near you to celebrate it. This event takes place also in some cities such as San Francisco, Toronto or Montreal as well as other cities with a large Chinese population. However, the best way to feel the real atmosphere of this event is to celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival with a real Chinese family. Or to spend a romantic night tasting the wonderful moon cake and sipping some wine while watching the full moon…

Have a great Zhōngqiū Jié (中秋節, 中秋节)!

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Designed by an award-winning Hong Kong architect Antony Chan, the 32-storey Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus intends to create an all-new urban hotel experience. Efficient, practical and stylish, most of the 90 value-for-money rooms boast panoramic views of Hong Kong’s world-famous Victoria Harbour.

“Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus offers visitors the best of both worlds,” says Calvin Mak, Founder and CEO of Rhombus International Hotels Group. “Ideally located between Sheung Wan and Central, the property also delivers breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour. With its stylish design and easy access to major attractions and transportation routes, we are confident that Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus will be the hotel of choice for international business and leisure travellers alike.”

Ideally located in Connaught Road West, Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus offers personalized service catering to the needs of today’s discerning travellers.

The hotel’s designer Antony Chan explains, “Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus is uniquely designed to reflect its personality and attitude. We have given the hotel a timeless sensuality and sense of style. Guests will appreciate the attention to detail, the relaxing ambience and the use of space.”

Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus offers five accommodation categories: Superior Room, Harbour View Room, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Harbour View Room and Executive Harbour View Room.  Each room includes complimentary WiFi internet access and features high quality audiovisual equipment, a 42-inch LED TV, DVD Player and an iPod or iPhone docking station.

Glo restaurant + lounge, situated on the first floor of the hotel is headed by Canadian Chef Robert Lockwood. Serving a variety of exquisite traditional dishes as well as a few wildly innovative examples of molecular cooking, Glo restaurant + lounge has a cozy and & relaxing atmosphere for sipping classic cocktails or savoring modern cuisine.

Situated in Hong Kong’s vibrant historic district, Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus stands halfway between the culture of Sheung Wan and the commerce of Central. Within walking distance to Central, and the Macau Ferry Terminal, the hotel is just half an hour away from Hong Kong International Airport.

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Representing the largest cross-section and highest standards within the industry, these awards were presented recently to businesses, entities and entrepreneurs who have made positive contributions to China’s hotel industry, at a star-studded award ceremony held in Guangzhou. Rhombus’ accolades include:

• Rhombus International Hotels Group – Named as one of the ‘Best Choice International
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• Hotel Panorama by Rhombus – Recipient of ‘Best Business Hotel’ award
• Hotel Bonaparte by Rhombus – Recipient of ‘Best Service Hotel’ award

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‘These awards reflect the consolidated effort of all Rhombus team members, without their contribution and continuous commitment in executing our corporate goals and philosophies, we would not be able to receive such distinguished recognition. Even more importantly, we are delighted to be recognised by our guests and customers worldwide, for our dedication and hard-work. This will facilitate our continuous expansion in the region, which in turn, enhances career development and opportunities for each and every member of our Rhombus family’ says Mr. Calvin Mak, Founder & CEO of Rhombus International Hotels Group.

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The Chinese Moon Festival is a very interesting cultural experience. It is also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or the Moon Cake Festival. It is the third major festival in the Chinese calendar. It takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. At this time, the moon is in its fullest and brightest state and also has a very unique yellow color. That is why during this day, the Chinese admire the moon’s light and eat food in the shape of the moon, mostly the so called moon cakes. They meet their closest friends or gather in the family’s circle as the full moon is perceived as a reunion of the family members.

The Chinese Moon festival is a very important and popular event in many countries, which have a high percentage of Chinese population. Apart from China, you can take part in this event as well in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. The way of celebrating differs from region to region. In Taiwan, for example, people organize a barbecue all day long and in any possible place. In Vietnam, this festival is known as Tet Trung Thu and has its own legends and customs.

The dragon dance is another way the Chinese celebrate the middle of autumn. At this period, the acrobats dance in dragon costumes while performing an official dragon dance. The Chinese calendar is the essence of Chinese culture. It is a lunisolar calendar, combining elements of a solar calendar with those of a lunar one.

Would you like to eat the moon cake at night with the full moon in the sky? If you missed the festival this year, book a date for next year, or find a place near you to celebrate it. This event takes place also in some cities such as San Francisco, Toronto or Montreal as well as other cities with a large Chinese population. However, the best way to feel the real atmosphere of this event is to celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival with a real Chinese family. Or to spend a romantic night tasting the wonderful moon cake and sipping some wine while watching the full moon…

(Hong Kong, July 27, 2010) As a growing number of travelers are more concern about having a healthy and smoke-free environment, effective August 1, 2010, Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong goes 100% smoke-free in all guest rooms and indoor areas, making it the first 4-star smoke-free hotel in Hong Kong.

An oasis found in the hustle and bustle

Located within the hectic business and entertainment area of Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, Cosmo Hotel visions the indispensable need of providing a health-conscious and smoke-sensitive environment for global travelers. The hotel understands that offering a choice of smoking/non-smoking room is no longer adequate as third hand smoke – the residue of tobacco smoke that settles in the air even after a cigarette has been extinguished – affects human health on an equal level. Considering this, Cosmo Hotel decides to make 100% smoke-free in all guest rooms and indoor areas, yet the outdoor Breeze is still available for smokers, and become an oasis within the busy jungle, hoping to contribute a piece of smoke-free wonderland. “Providing our guests absolute comfort is always the aim we strive to achieve. Now with this new measure, we guarantee our guests the best quality of an environment to stay in. We see ourselves as a smoke-free zone within the busy-happening jungle just as an oasis in a dessert” said Anita Chan, General Manager of Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong.

Being socially responsible for all guests and staff

Since all hotel rooms share the same ventilation system and central air conditioning unit, the fact is particles infused with smoke are unavoidably transferred throughout the hotel via air circulation. With this in mind, Cosmo Hotel finds it necessary to implement a 100% smoke-free policy so as to ensure its guests a perfect staying environment. Benefits extend not only to guests but hotel staff since their working environment is now greatly improved.