PYEONGCHANG TROUT FESTIVAL Until January 31, Pyeongchang, South Korea The Pyeongchang Trout Festival takes place during winter in the town of Intw- myeon in Pyeongchang- gun district Enjoy cutting a hole through the ice and ice fishing or jump into the big pool to, catch a fish or two with your own two hands In addition to ice fishing, the trout festival also packed with activities like Korean folk games, sledding and kite flying. Any trout caught from ice fishing can be prepared right away at a nearby restaurant. CHE KUNG'S BIRTHDAY February 9, Hong Kong On the second day of the Lunar New Year. Hong Kong celebrates the birthday of Che Kung, the god of gambling at the Che Kung temple Che Kung was a Sung Dynasty general who became an immortal and was elevated to a Taoist deity after saving the inhabitants of the Sha Tin Valley from the plague. Villagers have Worshipped him ever since. Many seeking Che Kung's Ctrl good fortune visit the temple to consult fortune- tellers, who turn a fan- bladed wheel of fortune three times to ensure good luck in the coming year. a mesh