Streets packed with families, the aroma of fried dumplings filling the air, and skies illuminated by fireworks—Chinese New Year celebrations are in full swing in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). From lively parades to bustling flower markets, the city’s festive spirit mirrors customs found across China, especially in southern China’s Guangdong Province, blending its unique energy with traditions familiar to millions.
Parades, Fireworks, and Horse Races
On Wednesday, the first day of the Chinese New Year, crowds gathered along the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui for the annual Chinese New Year parade. Floats featuring pandas and lanterns rolled by, accompanied by dancers in lion and dragon costumes leaping to the rhythm of drums. Children waved glowing toys, and families cheered as performers tossed candies into the crowd, a tradition believed to bring sweetness and good fortune in the year ahead.
At the parade’s kick-off ceremony, John Lee, Chief Executive of HKSAR, emphasized that the event showcases Hong Kong’s boundless vitality to the world.
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