Playtimes HK Magazine February 2018 Issue | Page 16

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Sweet Treats at the
BonBonist
The BonBonist in Pacific Place celebrates its first
Chinese New Year with a festive collection of
celebratory bonbons. The Auspicious Treasure
Trove gift set, $628, features four themed
bonbons, a trendy tote bag and lai see packets.
All Lunar New Year-themed bonbons are also
available individually, priced from $48 to $68.
Customers can create their own special bonbon
box with coloured stickers and ribbons to add a
personal touch. www.thebonbonist.com
Chinese New Year
Flower Markets
A popular tradition and destination during the lead-up to Chinese New
Year, Hong Kong’s flower markets are buzzing as households prepare
decorations and gifts for their homes and to give loved ones. Besides
the normal flower markets, one of the most popular Chinese New Year
flower markets is in Victoria Park. Although it is open during the day, the
best time to visit is at night, but be prepared for crowds! It opens early
February and will run through the New Year on 16 February. On New
Year's Eve, 15 February, it will be open until 6 am.
Family Feast
The Mandarin Oriental’s Clipper Lounge is the
perfect setting for a family get-together this
holiday with a Chinese New Year-themed buffet.
Available for brunch and dinner 16-19 February,
the buffet costs $888 per adult and $528 per
child, with options of free-flow Moët & Chandon
Brut champagne or non-alcoholic beverages at
an additional fee. www.mandarinoriental.com
Get Crafty
Looking for some Chinese New Year-inspired
crafts to occupy the children over the
holidays? Bumps to Babes have a selection
of kits priced between $39 and $50. Choose
from craft kits for making Chinese concertina
fans, Chinese lanterns, hand drums or
even for designing and making a fan.
bumpstobabes.com/chinese-new-year
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Lantern Carnivals
Visit locations around Hong Kong to experience
Lunar New Year lantern carnivals and youth nights.
Programmes include acrobatics, Chinese music,
dance performances by local performers and an
exhibition on traditional lantern-making.
Urban Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
Youth Night: 1 March, 7.30-9.30 pm
Carnival Night: 2 March, 7.30-10 pm
New Territories West Lunar New Year
Lantern Carnival
Tung Chung North Park
Youth Night: 2 March, 7.30-9.30 pm
Carnival Night: 3 March, 7.30-10 pm
New Territories East Lunar New Year
Lantern Carnival
Hong Kong Velodrome Park (Tseung Kwan O)
Youth Night: 3 March, 7.30-9.30 pm
Carnival Night: 4 March, 7.30-10 pm
Lunar New Year Thematic Lantern Display
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
9 February-4 March, 6-11 pm