On the eve, family members from afar will gather to have the reunion dinner where dishes are served for their symbolism to a good and prosperous life. After the dinner, it is common practice to visit the flower market to buy plum and peach branches, which signify good luck. Kumquat trees are also popular. The most famous flower market is at Victoria Park on Hong Kong Island. The first day of New Year is when people visit relatives and friends and bring forth with them greetings for prosperity, good fortune and longevity.
Most locals also go to the temple to pray for a good year ahead.
This is also the time of the year to consult the Chinese almanac. On the second day, a public fireworks display takes place over Victoria Harbour. This Confucian festival is to honour the dead. On this day, tombs are swept, washed and newly-painted. Offerings of food like meat, fruits, wine and flowers are made, and paper money burnt to ensure that the dead have enough to spend in the Netherworld.