From the colour red to firecrackers and assigned animals for each year, dive into the rich tapestry of folklore behind the most important festival in Chinese culture.

Here’s a list of fail-safe greetings that will keep you well-prepared for all the prospective red packets you run into. Wow your friends and family with homophonic sayings for the Year of the Dragon and wishes galore for wealth and health!

Of all the Chinese New Year festivities in Hong Kong, I delight the most in visiting flower markets. Discover the most popular auspicious plants to bring you prosperity and good fortune in the coming year.