Happy New Year (again)

Today is New Years Day in Asia, using the Lunar Calendar. I am in Hong Kong during this period, and it's an interesting celebration to witness. Of course, Chinese New Year is celebrated in Canada and around the world, but it's not quite as spectacular as it is here in Asia. The crowds of people here make the celebration a huge awe-inspiring event.

The Chinese people are pretty traditional, and superstitious. I am slowly learning all the various traditions that are to observed, so as to not bring myself bad luck. My Ex, John is here visiting his Father, and he has been very helpful with explaining the superstitions that I need to be aware of. For instance, you have to wear new underwear on New Years eve. Apparently, it's bad luck to be wearing old Y-Fronts when the clock hits midnight.

Last night, on NY Eve, we went to Victoria Park, which is where the Night Market takes place in HK on CNY. It was SOOO crowded. The throngs of people were so thick at some places that it was impossible to move. Most of the items for sale at this market were flowers, inflatable toys, and anything to do with the Ox (since this is the Year of the Ox). Tomorrow night, there will be a large fireworks display over Victoria Harbour. I am sure that will be super crowded, too.



I think there will be a lot of photo opportunities over the next few days. It's kinda cold here, but it's nice and not raining. So it's great to be outdoors to take it all in. It will be nice to see my local friends again, since many of them are off from work and school, for the New Years period.