Is it the cold weather? Another recent funeral? Solitude? All of the above and more? Whatever and however, the festive spirit that is patently evident on a little island in the South China Sea has, until now, passed me by somewhat. Still, this too, shall pass.
Many of the streets are bedecked with red lanterns. At night, they look so pretty. As do the mute but animated light displays of catherine wheels and fireworks in the main square and along the waterfront.
During the day, big pots of yellow chrysanthemums, and those small shrubs -- the name of which I cannot recall at the moment -- the ones with small orange-like fruit, are on sale. As are candied melon, melon seeds, candied coconut, peanuts, and lotus seeds. Tangerines come in different sizes and prices; I bought six sweet tangerines for HK$10 and the lady gave me seven, which was nice of her.
The first day of the new year is 28 January, 2006. Monday and Tuesday are public holidays hereabouts. It's premature, but timely, even so. To one and all: Kung Hei Fat Choy (congratulations and be prosperous)!
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