The Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui will host a Chinese New Year Lantern Display from February 12 to March 15, with daily lighting hours from 6 pm to 11 pm. Admission is free to the public.
The Chinese New Year Lantern Display in Tsim Sha Tsui, Photo source: HKSR Government Press Release
The Chinese New Year Lantern Display in Tsim Sha Tsui, Photo source: HKSR Government Press Release
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) stated that the lanterns, crafted by master lantern makers Mr. Mo Cheuk Kei and Mr. Hui Ka Hung, have incorporated the Chinese New Year elements such as horses, bats, lion dances, cheongsam, Chinese candy boxes, coins, and auspicious symbols, etc. Through the intangible cultural heritage craft of traditional lanterns, the display aims to allow the residents to experience the festive atmosphere, blending tradition and creativity, of the Chinese New Year, and to welcome the Year of the Horse.
The Chinese New Year Lantern Display in Tsim Sha Tsui, Photo source: HKSR Government Press Release
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.
