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Video: Spectacle to mark lai see ceremony
Social Welfare director Patrick Nip gives money to elderly to mark start of new year
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Elderly people received red packets of money today from the Director of Social Welfare, Patrick Nip, at a traditional ceremony organised by the Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund.
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The ceremony took place in the Sally Wong Leung Hall at the headquarters of Po Leung Kuk in Causeway Bay to mark the start of the new year.
It included a dragon dance, magic tricks, festive dancing and a banquet.
Video reporter Stephen Quinn watched as Mr Nip gave money to the oldest recipient, a sprightly 89-year-old.
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