The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced that the Chinese New Year Fair will be open from February 11th to 17th. The fair will run for seven days at 14 locations, featuring approximately 1,500 stalls selling fresh products, dry goods, fast food, festive plants, flowers, and decorations, etc.
The Cheung Sha Wan Playground Chinese New Year Fair, Photo source: FB image
Each location will utilize technological measures to monitor the fair's situation and implement crowd control measures as needed. Crowd levels will be displayed on the FEHD website using red, yellow, and green lights to assist the public in being aware of the level of crowding. Green indicates fewer people; yellow indicates slightly crowded; and red indicates very crowded.
The department reminds the public that the sale or bringing of floating LED light-up balloons is prohibited at the fair. Moreover, the public should also maintain cleanliness and refrain from littering while enjoying the joyful atmosphere of the Chinese New Year.
The department also has the right to cease any illegal, national security-damaging, unethical activities, or those that violate the purpose of the Chinese New Year Fair. The Licensees of the stalls must comply with such instructions; otherwise, the department will terminate the relevant concession agreement and reclaim the stall.
The Victoria Park Chinese New Year Fair, Photo source: reference image
As for the flowers and potted plants that flower stall owners fail to sell but voluntarily donate, they will be collected by FEHD. A volunteer team composed of FEHD staff will donate the plantes to elderly homes, homes for the disabled, and public hospitals on the first day of the Chinese New Year (February 17th).
Although the Chinese New Year holiday has passed, the Hong Kong Science Museum is still full of festive joy. Recently, a netizen shared on their social platform that the exhibits at the museum's permanent exhibition, "Extinction · Resilience" had been decorated for the celebration of the Chinese New Year.
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The Exhibits have been Equipped with Festive Decorations
The arctic fox statue wears a vibrant red and white lion dance headdress, with a pair of knitted tangerines resting nearby. Another statue of a goat is also adorned with oranges, adding to the festive décor. Meanwhile, the lifelike animatronic Tyrannosaurus “Paul” playfully “holds” festive hanging charms and sways its body, bringing the scene to life and capturing everyone’s attention.
The arctic fox statue wears a vibrant red and white lion dance headdress. Photo source: FB image
The lifelike animatronic Tyrannosaurus “Paul” playfully “holds” festive hanging charms and sways its body. Photo source: FB image
The Exhibits have been Personally Decorated by the Staff
Such eye-catching decorations were thoughtfully installed by the staff of the Hong Kong Science Museum. The museum explained on social media that some of its exhibits would be adorned with Chinese New Year elements to create festive photo opportunities for visitors every year. The highlight exhibit, the lifelike animatronic Tyrannosaurus "Paul", has been "holding" festive hanging charms to extend New Year greetings to the public for consecutive years, which has become a Chinese New Year celebration tradition in the museum.
The eye-catching decorations were thoughtfully installed by the staff of the Hong Kong Science Museum. Photo source: FB image
Netizens Left Comments on Social Media and Praised the Museum's Creativity
Related photos and videos have gone viral online, with netizens leaving comments and praising the museum's creativity. Some said the strong festive atmosphere has turned the museum into a must-visit attraction in Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year. Some said "Paul" looked quite energetic and joyful with the decorations, while others even came up with some "inner monologues" for "Paul", such as "Rex: Wu~~~~Kung Hei Fat Choy!", "I wish you boundless energy!!!! Roar!!!!" The series of playful Chinese New Year decorations has not only added a festive touch to the exhibition, but also showcased the museum's people-friendly approach to blending education with entertainment.
