Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit
It's Lunar New Year time again, bringing together families and friends who offer their best wishes for good health and prosperity.
In the post: Hongkong Post releases a set of special stamps for the Year of the Rabbit, and other philatelic products.
Deity's entrance: The God of Wealth welcomes visitors to the Lunar New Year Fair in Victoria Park.
Well red: Vibrant Lunar New Year decorations sold on Hong Kong's streets are an international attraction.
Traditional treats: People stock up on festive delights in preparation for the new year family get-together.
Festive flora: Families visit the Lunar New Year Fair to buy prosperous kumquat and tangerine trees, along with flowers and peach blossoms.
Seasonal fare: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Rita Lau (centre) presents new year treats to senior citizens at the Ebenezer Care & Attention Home.
Mirth 'n' merriment: Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung (centre) extends new year greetings at the Salvation Army Tai Po Integrated Home Care Service cum Day Care Centre for Senior Citizens.
Goody bag: Secretary for Transport & Housing Eva Cheng (second right) and Elderly Commission Chairman Dr Leong Che-hung (first left) offer treats to a senior tenant in Un Chau Estate.
Group gathering: Secretary for Security Ambrose Lee (centre back) visits the Christian Family Service Centre Kwun Tong Day Care Centre for the Elderly in Kwun Tong.
In the basket: Secretary for the Civil Service Denise Yue presents a hamper to an elderly resident of Pak Tin Estate on January 28.
Warm gathering: Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung dines with current and former street sleepers and short-term hostel residents at a year-end lunch at the Christian Concern for the Homeless Association activity centre in Sham Shui Po on January 29.
Site visit:Secretary for Food & Health Dr York Chow visits patients receiving rehabilitation therapy at Sha Tin Hospital on January 31.
Bunny fun:These youngsters take a break from running their own stall at the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair, as the Year of the Rabbit approaches.
New year cheer: Chief Executive Donald Tsang visits the Lunar New Year Fair in Sha Tsui Road Playground in Tsuen Wan on February 1, wishing locals a prosperous and happy Year of the Rabbit.
Season's greetings:Chief Secretary Henry Tang visits a special housing facility for senior citizens at Ko Yee Estate, Yau Tong, on February 1, extending his festive greetings to the elderly.
Festive gathering: Financial Secretary John Tsang visits a family at Kwun Lung Lau in Kennedy Town for a festive dinner on February 1 to celebrate the coming of the Lunar New Year.
Rewarding enterprise: Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Prof KC Chan attends the cheering session for the Federation of Youth Groups' Lunar New Year Bazaar Award at the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair on February 1.
Vibrant night: The Leisure & Cultural Services Department's lantern display lights up the Cultural Centre Piazza.
