We were in Hong Kong during Chinese New Year.
Four of us stayed in an hotel’s family room overlooking the Victoria Park. The Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair was just across the road. We decided to pay a visit the next morning.
The first visit
It was the largest flower market in Hong Kong, with 475 stalls occupying six soccer fields.
Besides three rows of festive flower stalls, there were five rows of stalls selling Chinese New Year goodies and decorations, horse-themed souvenirs, and toys for all ages. We were overwhelmed by the varieties.
But everything looked pricey: A pot of narcissus, tangerines or peach blossoms would ask between $388 and $888. A toy or decoration could easily price between $38 and a few hundred dollars. Even a stalk of flower was selling at $28.
The eight-year-old was undecided what to buy. While food, accommodation and transportation were provided, (Read more...)
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