It would be impossible for a visitor in Hong Kong during the Lunar New Year, to leave without hearing this traditional greeting.
Flowers also play a leading role in the Lunar New Year tradition.
Peach blossoms, narcissi, peonies and pussy willow are sold at the annual New Year flower market in Victoria Park. All symbolise good luck and prosperity, as does the miniature orange, or kumquat plant with its gold-coloured fruit. Kum sounds the same as the Chinese for gold. Firecrackers have long been associated with the Lunar New Year celebrations and the tradition is carried on with a magnificent official pyrotechnic extravaganza over Victoria Harbour on the second day of the Lunar New Year. Popular vantage points for these fabulous free performances are the East Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, The Peak or any building which affords a harbour view.