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FS joins local family for festive dinner in Kwun Lung Lau (with photos/video)
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     The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, together with Mrs Tsang, tonight (February 1) visited a family home in Kwun Lung Lau in Kennedy Town for a festive dinner to celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year.

     Accompanied by Central and Western District Council member Mr Ip Kwok-him, Mr and Mrs Tsang were welcomed by four generations of the Lo family.  The family prepared a number of traditional dishes to greet the Lunar New Year, while Mr and Mrs Tsang brought along a braised beef brisket casserole, prepared according to their own family recipe, to complement the Lo's festive dinner.

     During the meal, Mr Tsang discussed a range of topics with his hosts, including the price of food and daily living costs in Hong Kong.

     The Financial Secretary said: "Our main aim in developing the economy is to build a prosperous and caring Hong Kong, a place where everyone can live and work happily.

     "For my upcoming Budget, the objectives include consolidating our economic recovery, developing the economy and building a caring society."

     With the Year of the Rabbit approaching, Mr Tsang wished the Lo family a happy and healthy new year.  He said he looked forward to Hong Kong continuing its economic and social development in the year ahead.

Ends/Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Issued at HKT 20:00

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