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

2026-02-17 15:31 Last Updated At：15:33

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.

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Mr. John Lee visited the Chinese New Year Fair in Kwun Tong. Photo by Bastille Post

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Pussy willow, Photo by Bastille Post

Solanum mammosum, Photo by Bastille Post

Orchid, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. John Lee (middle), Miss Alice Mak (left) and Mr. Tse Chin Wan (right), Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. John Lee, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Tse Chin Wan, Photo by Bastille Post

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Mr. John Lee visited the Chinese New Year Fair in Kwun Tong. Photo by Bastille Post

Photo by Bastille Post

Pussy willow, Photo by Bastille Post

Solanum mammosum, Photo by Bastille Post

Orchid, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. John Lee (middle), Miss Alice Mak (left) and Mr. Tse Chin Wan (right), Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. John Lee, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Tse Chin Wan, Photo by Bastille Post

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 Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade was Successfully Held in Tsim Sha Tsui, Showcasing Magnificent Floats and Exciting Performances

The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, organized by the Tourism Board, featured a parade of 12 floats and 46 local and international performance troupes in Tsim Sha Tsui at 8 pm.

The float of Cathay opened the parade, with a huge number 80 to symbolize the enterprise's 80th anniversary.

The float of the Hong Kong Jockey Club followed, with equestrian representatives waving to the audience.

The float of McDonald's Hong Kong, participating in the parade for the first time, drew design inspiration from the iconic train installation of McDonald’s Sha Tin New Town Plaza restaurant in the 1980s, evoking collective memories for Hong Kong residents.

The popular cartoon character LABUBU also participated in the parade for the first time, appearing on the float of the Hong Kong Brand Toy Association. The float of Hong Kong Disneyland featured the well-known Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Duffy, and LinaBell.

The Ocean Park Corporation's float featured not only the lovely pandas, but also the Park's iconic Ocean Express, cable cars, and Ferris wheel, alongside Whiskers & Friends and adorable animal ambassadors, wishing everyone success and endless joy in the Year of the Horse.

Many citizens and tourists enjoyed the parade along Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Multiple performance troupes from local and international locations participated in the parade, including the Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe, FierS à Cheval, Ballet Victor Campos, and China Hong Kong Para Dance Sport Association, etc.

After appreciating the parade, local residents and visitors both praised it.

Mr. Chung, a resident, described the parade this year as top-notch, especially mentioning the agile and energetic movements of the performers with horse-themed make-up. Ms. Tsui, another resident, said the parade's atmosphere was wonderful, making her feel the recovering vitality of Hong Kong's urban life, which was the reason for her to stay in Hong Kong for the Chinese New Year this year.

Some tourists from the Taiwan region specifically brought small folding chairs to watch the parade with families and friends, expressing the joy of experiencing Hong Kong's unique Chinese New Year celebrations and the excitement of reliving childhood memories. They praised the McDonald's float as adorable. Mr. Zheng, a tourist from Shaanxi Province, described the parade as spectacular, featuring both traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances as well as international performances with Spanish, Indian, and other countries' styles, enabling him to feel a strong festive atmosphere in Hong Kong.

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

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