The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will present the Lunar New Year Lantern Displays at both North District Park and Tsuen Wan Park from today (January 31) to celebrate the advent of the Spring Lantern Festival with members of the public. The displays will last until February 7 and admission is free.
 
     Under the theme of "Spring is in the air", the New Territories East Lunar New Year Lantern Displays at North District Park will feature lanterns in the shapes of flowers, animals and insects in dazzling colours, which bear the message of rebirth in spring and the promises of tremendous growth. Lanterns of LCSD mascots Enggie Pup and Artti Kitty in traditional Chinese attire will also be displayed to wish members of the public a prosperous and peaceful year ahead.
 
     The New Territories West Lunar New Year Lantern Displays at Tsuen Wan Park will feature lively animal lanterns, sending loads of good luck to members of the public. Along with Enggie Pup and Artti Kitty, pandas and rabbits will be on display to wish everyone good health and good fortune in the Year of the Rabbit. In addition, visitors may get a taste of the Chinese custom of "bridge crossing" at a bridge in the park decorated with colourful balloons. They can also try to solve lantern riddles set up at different display venues to experience the festive atmosphere.
 
     The Urban Lunar New Year Lantern Displays "The Luck-Bringing Rabbit - Lanterns to Celebrate the New Year" is now being held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, showcasing peppy rabbits, energetic lions, festive food and dim sum to add joyful atmosphere to the festive season.
 
     The lantern displays will be lit up from 6pm to 11pm daily. For more information, please visit the website at www.cpo.gov.hk/event/en-lunar-new-year-lantern-carnivals-2023-1 or call 2591 1340.
 
     To safeguard public health, all persons attending the Lunar New Year Lantern Displays must wear their own masks, even when taking photographs.

Ends/Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:25

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