The Chief Executive, Mr. John Lee, Conducted a Year-End Caring Visit at the Prosperous Garden in Yau Ma Tei, Visiting Residents and Interacting with the Elderly

2026-02-13 18:46 Last Updated At：18:46

The Chief Executive, Mr. John Lee, visited two elderly households in the Prosperous Garden, Yau Ma Tei, for the year-end caring visit this morning.

The 91-year-old Uncle Kwan shared his enjoyment of singing Cantonese opera with Mr. John Lee, pointing at a Cantonese opera poster with his portrait on the wall. He said that, encouraged by staff at the district center, he attempted to perform Cantonese opera. As his interest grew stronger, he would occasionally sing at the community hall. Mr. John Lee commented that Uncle Kwan was energetic, healthy, and had a booming voice. Uncle Kwan mentioned that he would also act as a volunteer every now and then, saying, "When others are in trouble, we should try our best to help." Mr. John Lee praised him for embodying the spirit of mutual support and encouraged him to participate in more community activities. Uncle Kwan wished Lee "to lead Hong Kong to new heights."

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Mr. John Lee visited Uncle Kwan

Mr. John Lee visited Ms. Choi and Mr. Kwan

Mr. John Lee visited the Elderly Service Centre, playing games and chatting with the elderly residents.

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Mr. John Lee visited Uncle Kwan

Mr. John Lee visited Ms. Choi and Mr. Kwan

Mr. John Lee visited the Elderly Service Centre, playing games and chatting with the elderly residents.

Another household Mr. John Lee visited was that of 82-year-old Ms. Choi and her 87-year-old husband, Mr. Kwan, both athletes. Ms. Choi was a former diver, and Mr. Kwan was a former footballer. The couple chatted about their past athletic achievements and shared their life in the Prosperous Garden with Mr. John Lee. Ms. Choi said her retirement life was very pleasant: she would enjoy morning tea with her friends and frequently participated in the community's vibrant activities. She noted that many age-friendly facilities have been set up around and felt both the community and Hong Kong society were very welcoming to the elderly, describing retirement in Hong Kong as far superior to other countries and regions. Mr. Kwan reminded Mr. John Lee to take care of his health amidst his busy schedule and continue leading Hong Kong forward. Mr. John Lee expressed his satisfaction with their happy life and wished them good health and a prosperous Year of the Horse.

Mr. John Lee then visited the Elderly Service Centre, playing games and chatting with the elderly residents. He stated that the elderly have created more value for Hong Kong, and he himself is also a beneficiary, making him hope to visit everyone at the end of the Year of the Snake. Witnessing the continuous progress in community facilities and the energetic spirits of the elderly, he pointed out that community services ought to keep improving and enable every resident to live in a harmonious community.

Mr. John Lee Visited the Chinese New Year Fair at Kwun Tong Recreation Ground on February 16th

On February 16th, the Chinese New Year's Eve, the Chief Executive, Mr. John Lee, visited the Chinese New Year Fair at Kwun Tong Recreation Ground at around 3 p.m., accompanied by Miss Alice Mak, the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, and Mr. Tse Chin Wan, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology. They chatted with citizens and learning about the stalls' business.

Mr. John Lee said that the Chinese New Year Fair was bustling with people, and the atmosphere was lively, reminding him of his warm memories of visiting flower markets with his family during childhood. Since the Chinese New Year's Eve is a reunion date for Chinese people, he hoped that everyone would have a warm and enjoyable reunion dinner with family members in the evening and joyfully welcome the new year. He also wished that citizens would achieve success and lead the way in the Year of the Horse.

At the entrance of the New Year Fair, many citizens greeted and waved to Mr. John Lee, shouting "Happy New Year" along the way. Mr. John Lee responded by wishing citizens "good health" and "all your wishes come true." At the first fair stall he passed, Mr. John Lee purchased some pussy willow at HKD $120. The stall owner, Ms. Yeung, said she recommended the pussy willow to Mr. John Lee since it symbolizes "abundant wealth" and "good fortune." She also praised the Chief Executive for his friendliness, noting that he arrived with a broad smile.

Mr. John Lee said he specifically bought three genres of flowers at the fair: First, pussy willow, currently budding and poised to bloom in spring, symbolizing vitality; Second, solanum mammosum, signifying joy and peace; Third, orchids, known as the "noble flower". He mentioned that there are 14 Chinese New Year Fairs across Hong Kong this year, each with its own unique characteristics, featuring stalls selling dried goods, fresh products, food, etc., making him expect the fairs to become increasingly crowded as the night went on.

While visiting the fair, Mr. John Lee also chatted with several citizens, asking children about their New Year's wishes. Besides offering New Year's blessings, he expressed his belief that Hong Kong's economy will continue to improve steadily in the coming year, urging citizens to work together to build a better life. He also took photos with secondary school students on the site, urging them to participate more in community work and be filial to their parents. Stating that young people are the hope of the future, Mr. John Lee wished the students academic success and good health.

Some elderly citizens asked to take photos with Mr. John Lee, which he readily agreed to, with Miss Alice Mak taking the pictures for them. Some children even shouted "Happy New Year, Mr. John Lee!" three times, creating a lively atmosphere.

Furthermore, Mr. Tse Chin Wan stated that the Chinese New Year Fairs will be open all night on the Chinese New Year's Eve, welcoming citizens to come and enjoy themselves after the reunion dinner. He pointed out that this year's fair has featured multiple characteristic photo spots, resulting in overall visitor flow better than last year, with total sales increasing by 30%. Besides, Mr. Tse also wished citizens a prosperous Year of the Horse.

The Chief Executive, Mr. John Lee, Conducted a Year-End Caring Visit at the Prosperous Garden in Yau Ma Tei, Visiting Residents and Interacting with the Elderly

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