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Jiang Chuqin

Hong Kong is welcoming the Year of the Snake with a string of events and activities across the city.
The celebrations will start on Wednesday, the first day of Lunar New Year, with some lasting well into February.
The Post lists five highlights for those seeking better fortune for the year ahead or simply a taste of local culture.
1. Signature night parade
Lunar New Year celebrations will get under way with a night parade featuring 55 groups of performers, including South Korean girl group Kep1er and Thai boy group LYKN.
The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will begin at 8pm on Wednesday.
Nine floats will set off from the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui and head along Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road before ending up at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers at 9.45pm.
Performers will entertain crowds along the route from 6pm, before the parade starts.
2. Fireworks over Victoria Harbour
The fireworks show will start at 8pm on Thursday, the second day of Lunar New Year.
A combined 23,888 firework shells will be launched from three barges in a 23-minute display comprising nine scenes with festive elements such as gold ingots, smiling faces, hearts and peony flowers.
The highlights of this year’s show will be six colourful panda heads in the second-to-last scene, and spinning fireworks that symbolise snakes in the final scene.

3. Wishing trees in Lam Tsuen
One of the most popular celebrations, the Well-wishing Festival, will be held from January 29 to February 12 at Lam Tsuen in Tai Po.
Those who are keen to enjoy some traditional activities can make their Lunar New Year wishes by throwing special placards onto the branches of the village’s well-known wishing trees. In the evening, visitors will also be able to light wishing lanterns to add to the festive atmosphere.
Colourful floats from the city’s signature parade will also be on display at Lam Tsuen Wishing Square from January 30 to February 13.
Admission is free of charge.
The closest MTR stations are Tai Wo and Tai Po Market. Residents can take a bus or minibus from the stations to reach the village.
4. Kai Tak Sports Park’s outdoor market
Kai Tak Sports Park, set to open in March, will host its first Lunar New Year celebration with an outdoor market in front of its main stadium from January 29 to February 2.
The market will showcase unique products, such as spring couplets that use coffee grounds. The couplets, typically red paper strips with black or golden characters written on them, are a staple of the holiday period.
Apart from shopping, participants can also enjoy various photo spots, a wishing wall and the chance to draw a fortune stick. Live music performances and lion dances will also be held throughout the weekend.

5. Sport and shopping at Go Park
Go Park Sai Sha, a new sports and retail complex located between Wu Kai Sha and Sai Kung town centre, officially opened its doors a week before Lunar New Year.
Spanning more than 92,900 square metres, it provides professional facilities for a wide range of sports – golf, tennis, football, rugby, roller skating, rock climbing and more. It also has food options and an outdoor playground for children.
Buses and minibuses from the Wu Kai Sha and University MTR stations, as well as from Ma On Shan and Sha Tin, will be available.


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