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[New Year's Eve in Victoria Park] The owner of the flower stalls is not interested in selling cooked food stalls.

2020-01-18T11:04:22.874Z


The Lunar New Year is approaching, and the Lunar New Year market stalls in all districts will open for business on the 25th of the following day (19th). Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair has always been one of the most stalled and lively markets in Hong Kong. In response to the turbulent social atmosphere this year, the FEHD cancelled the dry goods stalls and set up only wet goods stalls and cooked food stalls. It seems deserted and sparse, and many stall owners are expected to reduce the flow of people at the scene, feeling worried and trembling. Mr. Huang, who runs the cooked food stalls in Causeway Bay, said for the first time that he was worried about the big eclipse. "I always foresee one-third of the eclipse. He also said that he was not worried about a parade near Victoria Park tomorrow, indicating that he would not stop business early. He said that as an operator, he would ignore political opinions and only hope that everyone will be "happy to return" in the new year.


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Written by: Liang Huanmin

2020-01-18 18:53

Last updated: 2020-01-18 18:59

The Lunar New Year is approaching, and the Lunar New Year market stalls in all districts will open for business on the 25th of the following day (19th). Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair has always been one of the most stalled and lively markets in Hong Kong. In response to the turbulent social atmosphere this year, the FEHD cancelled the dry goods stalls and set up only wet goods stalls and cooked food stalls. It seems deserted and sparse, and many stall owners are expected to reduce the flow of people at the scene, feeling worried and trembling.

Mr. Huang, who runs the cooked food stalls in Causeway Bay, said for the first time that he was worried about the big eclipse. "I always foresee one-third of the eclipse. He also said that he was not worried about a parade near Victoria Park tomorrow, indicating that he would not stop business early. He said that as an operator, he would ignore political opinions and only hope that everyone will be "happy to return" in the new year.

Due to the turbulent social atmosphere this year, the FEHD decided to cancel the dry goods stalls and set up only wet goods stalls and cooked food stalls. The densely packed stalls in the past now look deserted and sparse. (Photo by Zhang Haowei)

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The situation next year is not known. I will be sent home. I have worked in Hong Kong for more than 40 years. I have endured all the poor and I have done it. I hope that young people can bear it. They must be there. Buy food.

Mr. Huang, the largest cooked food stall at Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair

Costs about four mature food stalls still worry about losing money

The Lunar New Year Fairs in all districts will be officially opened tomorrow (19th). The Lunar New Year Fairs in Causeway Bay Victoria Park will be reduced to 201 from 479 stalls in the past. In the past, there were four pedestrian routes, and this year there were only three pedestrian routes.

Mr. Huang, who runs the largest cooked food stall in the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Market, has been operating a deli for 16 years in a row. He said that FEHD staff had called for the first time in many years for them to place the store closer to a wet stall. He lamented that for many years of operation, the cost of stall rent and staff salaries this year was about 500,000, which was about 40% less than the 900,000 last year. However, for the first time, he was most worried about "loss of capital". I would like to eclipse one-third of the eclipse, but many people have to eat it. Being a boss is afraid that it will be difficult to invite someone back on the first day. The eclipse must stand up and be used to promote the economy and promote employment. "

Mr. Huang (left), who runs the largest cooked food stall in Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair, has been operating a deli on the site for 16 consecutive years, and communicated with the staff of the FEHD regarding the food stall placement. (Photo by Zhang Haowei)

He used to place cooked food stalls at large-scale exhibitions in the past. He felt that the atmosphere of the Lunar New Year Fair was deserted this time, and he only operated in the spirit of "doing it once a year". He pointed out that the booth was placed in the just-concluded industrial exhibition. He said that the sales atmosphere was better than expected and it was surprisingly "rich." However, he thought that the Chinese New Year would "return and turn around" and had to make up for the losses.

This year will be the same as in the past, selling local snacks and local special snacks. The price is similar to the past, and I dare not increase the price. "Usually, people who eat food are young people who buy dolls and toys. There are few people and people of different ages, but in fact, when I arrive at the house, I am shocked to count. "He also said that as an operator, of course, I hope the atmosphere is good and the market is good, but I understand that the current social situation has not Stability, as long as the people of Hong Kong are safe and have a good year, it is enough. "The situation next year will not be met. I will work in Hong Kong for more than 40 years. I have endured the poor, I have done it, I hope." Young people can bear it, they must be there, and if there is an atmosphere, they will try their best to buy food. "

Mr. Tan, who has been operating oranges and peach blossoms for 40 years, said that the weather is warmer this year, and the flowers are "beautiful". (Photo by Zhang Haowei)

Ms. Zeng, who sells Taiwan orchids, said that she expects this year ’s sales to be much worse than before. In addition, there is only competition in the field, and only discount sales can be made. The current price of each orchid is 128 yuan, which is 10 yuan cheaper than last year. She bluntly said that there are regular customers. The arrangement of the New Year's bouquet will not be affected by social turmoil. I believe it will not be a "big loss", but I believe that fewer individual customers will come to shop. The New Year will be lively and fun. "The FEHD conducted on-site evacuation exercises for two days. She also co-operated and lamented her understanding of the FEHD's practices, but thought that the department was too worried. They express their opinions, and no one would want to engage in a stall. "

Peach Blossom stall: price is similar to last year

Mr. Tan, who has been operating oranges and peach blossoms for 40 years, also said that he was worried about the decrease in the number of people and did not increase the volume of incoming goods. However, he believes that many families traditionally spend years in the year and do not worry about basic sales. This year's stalls have been reduced by half, and the atmosphere must have been affected. It is a pity that "In fact, young people have read a lot of books and will not enter the Lunar New Year market to protest. They are too worried, but they will definitely be less crowded. "

The weather this winter is relatively warm. Many varieties have already bloomed. Mr. Tan said, "This year's blossoms must be beautiful, but all peach blossoms should be able to reach the first ten days!" He also said that this year's three-foot tall peach blossoms are about It is more than 300 yuan, which is similar to last year. "This year's flowers in the market should be released because of the warm weather, but this year's situation dare to increase prices, and the rate is much higher than the previous year."

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Source: hk1

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