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Auspicious anticipation
Hong Kong prepares for Lunar New Year festivities as the Year of the Monkey approaches.Blossoming blooms: Flowers that bloom on Lunar New Year's day signify a lucky year ahead.
Delectable delicacies: Chinese preserved meats are a key ingredient in traditional festive dishes.
Fortuitous floras: People flock to flower markets to buy traditional plants and flowers to decorate their homes.
Festive blessings: Sky lanterns take flight at Cityplaza mall, representing dreams and best wishes for the Year of the Monkey.
Green peace: Bamboo is often featured in Lunar New Year decorations as it symbolises integrity, longevity and tenacity.
Busy bazaar: Markets bustle with activity as people shop for monkey-themed gifts and decorations.
Going ape: A child has fun pretending to be a monkey on a photo cutout board.
Wishful thinking: People place fai chun in doorways since the phrases written on them mean good luck and prosperity.
Helping hand: Volunteers from the disciplined forces help seniors with their traditional Lunar New Year house cleaning.
Making memories: A family stops for a photo at the Lunar New Year fair in Victoria Park.
Startup stall: Students entice shoppers to their stall at the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair.
