HONG KONG & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
It is the year of the dragon, and Hong Kong will be the place to be when celebrating this exciting cultural event from bustling flower markets to exciting city-wide celebrations to festive displays. For tourists looking to visit Hong Kong during the festivities, here are a few ways to celebrate Chinese New Year like a local.
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Chinese New Year pudding workshop in Kee Wah Studio (Credit: Kee Wah Bakery)
#1 Tuck into a Poon Choi Feast for Luck
Also known as a “basin meal,” poon choi used to be an under-the-radar dish, confined mostly to rural villages. It has seen an explosion of popularity in recent years, especially during the Chinese New Year period. An enormous basin is layered with ingredients and covered in a rich, savory gravy. The basin is then gently warmed up and eaten communally. There is much symbolism…