KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong, known for its distinctive East-meets-West culture is marked by spectacular celebratory activities and auspicious family feasts during the Chinese New Year (CNY).
This year, there is even more to celebrate as the fifth day (or Chor Five) falls on Valentine’s Day, enabling visitors to extend their CNY getaway with a romantic adventure in which the city is ideal for couples to create a unique and timeless memory.
According to Hong Kong Tourism Board in a statement, visitors are encouraged to start planning an unforgettable Valentine’s Day in one of Asia’s most romantic cities, from exploring the city on a swoon-worthy photoshoot to creative workshops for crafty couples and dinners at the hottest restaurants in town.
Couples can narrate their love story through lenses with a photoshoot, where one can don qipao (traditional Chinese garments) and travel back in time to feel the romance of old Hong Kong while capturing the sweetest moments with their valentine.
Amid the hustle and bustle of the signature local dai pai dong (open-air food stall), couples can recreate scenes from Wong Kar-Wai’s In the Mood for Love and keep the romance flowing on an iconic double-decker Hong Kong tram.
Meanwhile, at the revitalised Central Market, they can snap stunning silhouettes and candid smiles on the grand terrazzo staircase, then stroll hand-in-hand in Hollywood Road or up the steep stone steps of Pottinger Street, one of the city’s oldest lanes, to stately Tai Kwun.
Visitors can also spend their Valentine’s Day bonding over one-of-a-kind activities to create extraordinary gifts signifying their remarkable Hong Kong moment with loved ones by engaging in a wide variety of hands-on experience in town, like bespoke perfume making workshop, neon light art workshop and rock candy workshop, among others.
Furthermore, visitors are able to experience the city’s world-class dining scene with a special Valentine’s Day feast at one of the city’s hottest tables, such as Sabatini Ristorante Italiano in ifc mall, for authentic Italian fare.
The CNY fun continues until the 15th day (or Chor 15, on Feb 24), culminating with the Lantern Festival. In ancient times, the festival was akin to a Chinese Valentine’s Day because single women were allowed to roam freely and meet potential suitors without supervision.
In addition, travellers are welcome to join the local celebrations, while a vibrant array of activities in the city awaits, including auspicious dragon dances and annual lantern displays with much more to be discovered during CNY and Valentine’s Day in Hong Kong.
-- BERNAMA
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