5 things to do in Hong Kong for Lunar New Year, from fireworks to shopping
Hong Kong is welcoming the Year of the Snake with a string of events and activities across the city.
The celebrations will start on Wednesday, the first day of Lunar New Year, with some lasting well into February.
The Post lists five highlights for those seeking better fortune for the year ahead or simply a taste of local culture. Signature night parade
Lunar New Year celebrations will get under way with a night parade featuring 55 groups of performers, including South Korean girl group Kep1er and Thai boy group LYKN.
The 'Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade' will begin at 8pm on Wednesday.
Nine floats will set off from the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui and head along Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road before ending up at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers at 9.45pm.
Performers will entertain crowds along the route from 6pm, before the parade starts.
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