India, March 19 -- Hong Kong has been loved for its unique east-meets-west architectural haven, with towering skyscrapers that blend in with traditional temples and breathtaking natural landscapes. Despite the prominent modernist skyline, Hong Kong is also the home to one of the region's most vibrant traditional art and handicrafts scenes, with family-run businesses that preserve the city's signature art forms. The generations-old practices are steeped in the rich Chinese folk craft history, with each meticulously crafted item narrating tales of the past. This love for arts shines brightest around March every year, when the city comes alive with a large-scale art event!

But ahead of the onset of the annual arts festival, Travel+Leisure ...