It’s the biggest holiday in most parts of Asia and Hong Kong goes all out in decking the city with bright hues of red and gold. We’re still observing social restrictions in the 852 but that does not have to dampen the Lunar New Year spirit. Here are the best places to check out the Year of the Tiger displays in city and soak in the festive flair…
1. Lee Tung Avenue
It’s the prettiest outdoor pedestrian street in the city and never fails to go all out when it comes to displays and decors. To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, Lee Tung Avenue is channeling the Year of the Tiger vibe with a total of 888 hanging red lanterns. Every evening at 5:30pm, the red lanterns will light up in their festive glory all throughout this month, so soak in the festive feels and jazz up your instagram reels with a trip to Wan Chai.
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2. Central Market
The oldest wet market in Hong Kong has got a fresh breath of life and welcoming their first Chinese New Year, in collaboration with Taiping Life (Hong Kong). The Chinese New Year event includes pop-up stores, auspicious decorations including a 5.5-metre-tall Taiping Wishing Tree and more than 450 Chinese lanterns at the central Oasis. If you’re making a trip downtown, don’t forget to say Kung Hei Fat Choi to the cute Taiping Elephant and the lucky tiger mascots who are busy spreading the holiday cheer to one and all…
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3. Lion Dance at Peninsula Hotel
It’s the most auspicious and time-honoured Chinese New Year tradition and whilst most of the outdoor lion dances stand cancelled due to Covid, the one at the Grand Dame of the Far East Peninsula Hotel, famous for its elaborate performance is still on-track. Featuring red and gold lions and dragons, the beautifully choreographed spectacle will take place on The Sun Terrace, a sweeping alfresco venue with stunning views of the Victoria Harbour. Combine the auspicious experience with an array of award-winning gastronomic delights at one of the hotel’s many restaurants.
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4. Harbour City Mall
Featuring the theme of “PAWsperity for ALL” theme this Chinese New Year, Harbour City mall and the Ocean Terminal Forecourt transform into a lucky lantern pathway. A total of 108 colourful lanterns will be swaying in the breeze above the pathway with different blessings tied and eight giant wishing knitted balls, wishing everyone luck, prosperity and good health. Harbour City also invites Dr. Lee Shing Chak to share Fortune of the Year of the Tiger online and give exclusive lucky tips for each Chinese Zodiac so that everyone can get prepared for the New Year.
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5. Pacific Place
The picturesque landscapes of traditional Chinese Shan Shui paintings serve as the inspiration behind the whimsical decor at Pacific Place mall. Illustrating the tiger’s idyllic habitat via a virtual tour, the red, orange and peach decorations are a fitting tribute to the bravery, energy and aspiration of a Tiger.
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6. Landmark Atrium
Spring into the new year with the striking flower display at the Landmark Atrium. The centrally-located mall never fails to disappoint in it’s year-round visually brilliant decorations. The blossoming spring flowers in beautiful Chinese vases, the glistening gold stripes symbolic of the Five Tigers invite families to welcome the New Year with joy and good fortune. A picture with the freshest Insta-worthy blooms is the real draw here.
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7. Times Square
It’s all about the evolution of lion dance at Times Square. The shopping centre has teamed up with Hong Kong fashion icon Eric Kot, Keung’s Dragon and Lion Dance, as well as Kenji Wong from GrowthRing & Supply for a special ‘Spectacular Lion Dance In Style’ campaign this Lunar New Year. An exhibition on the fifth floor celebrates the historic ritual of lion dance at this time of the year.
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