13 Easter treats in Hong Kong, from eggs to hot cross buns and brunches
As the Easter long weekend approaches, expect a smorgasbord of sweet treats and holiday activities in Hong Kong
Easter is the most important festival for Christians, as they commemorate the resurrection of Jesus in church services, vigils and parades.
It is also a time for fun, with Easter egg hunts. Food plays an important role, too.
In the Philippines, people enjoy bilo-bilo, a sweet coconut soup made with sweet potato, jackfruit, tapioca pearls and rice balls.
In Switzerland and Germany, Osterfladen – a rice or semolina pudding, baked in a pastry shell – is popular during Easter, while in Mexico bacalao, a salted cod stew made with potatoes, carrots and tomatoes, is often eaten on Good Friday.
Rosca de pascua – the name means “Easter ring” and comes from its shape – is a sweet, brioche-like bread decorated with pastry cream, nuts and fruits that is popular in Argentina. Greeks traditionally eat mayeritsa, a rich soup made from lamb intestines.
And let’s not forget hot cross buns, the soft and sticky glazed spiced bread dotted with raisins that have long been baked in Britain and become popular in New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.
The one universally popular Easter treat is eggs. Easter festivities often include the decoration of eggs, a tradition that dates back to the 13th century. Today many prefer their eggs in chocolate form.