Excited spectators pack streets for Hong Kong Lunar New Year night parade

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Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui district is hosting the annual Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse. The parade, featuring both local and international performers, began at 8 pm on Tuesday. Spectators, including locals and tourists, arrived hours early to secure prime viewing locations along Canton Road. Many attendees, like transport worker Clarence Lam, brought their families, hoping to expose their children to the festive spirit and diverse performances, including traditional dances and international acts. The event aims to create an East-meets-West celebration for all.

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Irene Tang wishes for her son to feel the festive spirit and see performances from around the world.

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Lam hopes his son can see performances, especially those by young children.

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Clarence Lam arrived on Canton Road with his family at 6pm to get a good spot.

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The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade begins at 8pm on Tuesday.

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Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district is packed with spectators for the Lunar New Year float parade.

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Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district is packed with spectators as locals and tourists stake out prime viewing spots ahead of the city’s annual Lunar New Year float parade, with festivities to mark the Year of the Horse getting into full swing.The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade begins at 8pm on Tuesday with an East-meets-West street party featuring dozens of local and overseas performers, but many people arrived hours in advance.Transport worker Clarence Lam, 45, arrived on Canton Road with his wife and preschooler son at 6pm, two hours ahead of the parade, to “get a good spot” after greeting relatives earlier in the day.Lam said he hoped his son could see performances, especially those by young children.“Maybe some children, performers younger or older than him … will perform dragon or lion dances. I hope to broaden my son’s horizons,” Lam said.Young ballet dancers perform for the crowds. Photo: Elson LiHis wife, Irene Tang, 40, said she wished for her son to feel the festive spirit and to see performances from all around the world.

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