The Hong Kong Telugu Samakhya, for the sixth consecutive year had Kaartika Vanabhojanam at Hong Kong's famous Lavendar Gardens. With growing numbers of youngsters migrating to Hong Kong professionaly , there was lot of energy and zeal among THKTS members. Having taken out time from their long & busy work shedules, everybody had tried to enjoy the Nature's beauty to its most. They enjoy being together, though for a short while and look forward to it every year. The Bus ride that members living in different locations are picked up makes it more thrilling and enjoyable . There were lot of activities available at the gardens like Fishing , Feeding animals , Water Games and Candle making. For Garden lovers , there were a wide range of plants available to buy and take home and also had information sessions on gardening.

Set against the mountain of Hok Tau (Fanling), Lavender Garden is a place where one can relax and enjoy the countryside with all modern conveniences at hand. It's a different side of Hong Kong, the serenity and greenery are a welcome escape from the busy life style of Hong Kong.

There's a turtle pond full of lively fish and turtles that one can feed. There are many different varieties of turtle - like the Alligator Snapping Turtle, weighing in at over 15 kilogrammes. There were goats & koi carp that kids were never tired of feeding all the time that they had spent at Lavender Gardens.

Kids and Adults enjoyed making their very own candles, choose a glass and fill it with colourful stones, with pouring the melted wax, made a great unique gift for friends and family.

There was a a wide range of flowers and herbs - herbs that can thrive in Hong Kong's hot and humid environment, with a little loving care , that are perfect for Hong Kong's windowsill. Lavender Garden is a lot more than just a garden. In Hong Kong the season to see Lavender at its best is in Autumn and Winter,when it dry and cold.