It's Christmas again!
It's Christmas again!
In recent months, the epidemic in Hong Kong was under control. On Friday (24th) Christmas Eve, a large number of citizens went to Lan Kwai Fong in Central for the festival, and the streets and restaurants were crowded.
Some citizens booked a hotel Staycation early to celebrate, but thought that the atmosphere of Christmas this year was still not as good as before the epidemic, and the flow of people was only half of 2019. One of them dressed up as a "chestless" Santa Claus and the other dressed as a female Santa Claus. They frankly said that they were a bit embarrassed. Two people are doing cosplay."
The person in charge of the restaurant said that the bookings for Christmas and the end of the year are full, and that this year's Halloween customers spend an average of 500 yuan. It is optimistic that Christmas will increase by 15% to 20% compared with Halloween.
"I am more willing to make money than before, because I didn't have fun last year."
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Christmas Eve Grand Hyatt Hotel Hotel Staycation costs more than 3,000 yuan
Lan Kwai Fong has a large number of police officers to maintain order tonight, but there are no road closures, and citizens can come and go freely.
Among them, Mr. Dai and Ms. Zheng are wearing Santa Claus suits tonight, which are the VIPs of Lan Kwai Fong today.
However, Mr. Dai pointed out that the number of people in Lan Kwai Fong today is less than that in 2019, and the number of people has been reduced by about half. He believes that the atmosphere of the bar is deserted and not lively.
He even said frankly that he was a little embarrassed, "We have to do cosplay with both of us."
Mr. Dai continued to point out that a few days ago he had invited friends to have Christmas dinner, and he had also pre-booked a room Staycation at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, which was about 3,000 yuan per night, but he emphasized that he would only rent one night. "There is no money to live!" He interviewed At the time, I expected to drink a few glasses of cocktails in the bar and consume about 1,000 yuan.
The global new crown pneumonia epidemic has rebounded, and Mr. Dai is also worried about the spread of the mutant virus Omicron and called on all people to get an injection.
When asked about his Christmas wishes this year, he shouted: "Make more money! Sign more orders!"
Mr. Dai and Ms. Zheng wore the festive Santa suits, which were very eye-catching.
(Photo by Liao Yanxiong)
Citizens hope that the epidemic will end and travel to Japan and Taiwan
Ms. Ma, Ms. Huang and Ms. Chen wore headwear and went to Lan Kwai Fong to drink together on Christmas Eve.
They said that they could only stay at home last Christmas. It is estimated that this year due to the improvement of the epidemic, the flow of people and atmosphere will improve this year.
"There is a lot of traffic, everyone is so happy." They hope that the epidemic will end as soon as possible, and they can travel to Japan and Taiwan.
Mr. and Mrs. Chen also put on Christmas hats, glasses and masks for the festive season.
Chen Taizhi, because he could not go out to celebrate last Christmas, he made a special trip this year to feel the atmosphere.
She plans to go to the shopping mall and watch the Christmas lights today (25th), as well as to the newly opened promenade in Wan Chai.
"Of course it's best to fly out, but there is no way to fly."
As for the epidemic is not over yet, she said that she is not worried because the citizens wear masks and the vaccination rate is also high. And health.
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Bar consumption per capita increased by 20% than Halloween: customers are more willing to make money
The person in charge of the bar, Mr. Chen, said that although the business was closed last year due to the epidemic, the Christmas atmosphere this year is more lively than in previous years.
He explained that the average spending of customers in 2017 and 2018 was 400 yuan, and the average spending has risen to 500 yuan until Halloween this year.
He estimated that the increase in business volume is related to the improvement of the epidemic and the citizens seeking a sense of holiday atmosphere.
He is more optimistic that this year’s Christmas will increase by 15% to 20% compared to Halloween.
He also revealed that on the next 25, 27, 30, and 31, his restaurant’s reservations are full. "It’s a hot show!" He further explained that at present, you can do 5 to 6 rounds of business in one night, and customers except for the Christmas set menu. He will also drink alcohol to increase consumption. "More willing to make money than before, because last year was not fun." He also observed that customers are willing to wear masks after drinking, so he believes that the local epidemic can continue to be controlled.
The person in charge of the bar, Mr. Chen, pointed out that in addition to the Christmas set menu, customers will drink more to increase their consumption, "more willing to make money than before."
(Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
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