Happy Year of the Snake! Staying in town this holiday? There are plenty of events and activities around town to keep you occupied this Lunar New Year. Without further ado:
GO PARK Sai Sha
GO PARK Sai Sha officially celebrated its grand opening on 22 January with the launch of “GO Celebrate,” a series of festive events designed to offer visitors a “Happiness in Nature” experience.
Highlights include the “GO Blossom! Peach Blossom Wish Garden”, featuring Hong Kong’s largest heart-shaped Smiley Blossom Peach Blossom Tree, a stunning 5-metre high centrepiece created in collaboration with BOTANIC UNION and BeCandle. In addition, Korean pop artist Jibin Im’s four giant Bearballoon installations, including a 6-metre “HAPPY Bearballoon”, are on display until 31 March.
The opening week carnival (January 25-28 ) offers games and prizes, while the park will host themed events such as:
- “GO Pop!” monthly musical performances with popular singers
- “GO Joy!” family-friendly Lunar New Year workshops
- “GO Paw-some!” pet-friendly activities
- “GO Sweet!” Valentine’s Day workshops
Cityplaza
From now until 16 February, Cityplaza and Coca-Cola® proudly present “LIVE HAPPY Cheers!”, a unique retro diner concept featuring six interactive photo spots and zones. Designed to create a cheerful and relaxing environment, the installation invites visitors to gather with loved ones, share heartfelt conversations, and exchange New Year blessings. Adding to the festive fun, exclusive Coca-Cola® collaborative merchandise will be available for purchase, offering the perfect keepsakes to enhance the celebratory atmosphere.
As part of the Lunar New Year festivities, Cityplaza has also launched a limited-edition “LIVE HAPPY Cheers!” Red Packet Set inspired by Coca-Cola®’s 2025 firework-themed Chinese New Year design. These exclusive red packets capture the sparkling joy of the season, symbolizing blessings for the Year of the Snake. From now until 28 January 2025, customers can redeem the “LIVE HAPPY Cheers!” Red Packet Set and Cityplaza e-Vouchers worth up to HK$1,000 with designated spending.
Pacific Place x Starstreet Precinct
From now until 16 February 2025, Pacific Place and Starstreet Precinct are hosting the “Weaving Celebration of Fortunes”, blending traditional artistry, modern design, and festive joy to welcome the Year of the Snake. Visitors can enjoy dazzling installations, captivating performances, a Lion Dance Parade, shopping rewards, and interactive experiences.
The event’s highlight is a spectacular installation crafted by renowned knot designer Zoe Siu, featuring intricate ropework crafted over 300 hours. Located at Garden Court (Level LG1), these bold installations include a 9-metre lantern adorned with symbolic knots like the Knot of Infinity and the Knot of Prosperity, combining Chinese traditions with modern macramé techniques.
Additional attractions include:
- Prosperity Lanterns (Level L1, near lululemon): A vibrant red and orange lantern display.
- Interactive Gashapon Machine (Level L1): Spend HK$500 to receive a token for exclusive lucky knot charms designed by Zoe Siu.
- Path of Good Fortune (Level L1, near Lane Crawford): A bamboo pathway symbolising luck and resilience.
- Woven Dreamland (Park Court, Level L1): A colourful garden featuring peach blossoms and festive hues.
- Glowing Joy (Starstreet Precinct): Stunning lantern displays outside Three Pacific Place and along Star Street.
Mira Place
This Lunar New Year, Mira Place invites you to step into a world of artistry and prosperity with “Blessing of Ceramic Flowers”, Hong Kong’s first New Year ceramic floral art installation. Running until February 16, this stunning display features over 3,000 intricately crafted ceramic flowers, blending vibrant colors with a mesmerizing play of light and shadow to create a truly magical atmosphere.
At the heart of the installation is the 6-meter-tall “Fortune Auspicious Snake”, a breathtaking sculpture surrounded by 188 ceramic flowers. Designed by rising ceramic artist Greg Kuang, this masterpiece took nearly three months to complete and symbolizes luck and abundance for the Year of the Snake.
Other must-see highlights include the “Fortune Wishes Floral Chair”, a cozy seat enveloped by ceramic blooms where you can soak in the festive ambiance and embrace good fortune for the year ahead. Don’t miss the interactive “Blessing of Lucky Koi Fish” LED installation, which predicts your New Year’s luck and offers merchant discounts of up to 73%.
Langham Place
From now until 16 February 2025, Langham Place presents the “Goldfish Art Experience”, a unique collaboration with local printmaker and tattoo artist Li Ning. Inspired by Mong Kok’s iconic “Goldfish Street,” the event celebrates the goldfish as a symbol of prosperity and joy.
The centerpiece of the event is Li Ning’s “Goldfish Fantasy Trilogy”, a multi-layered, three-dimensional mural debuting at the L4 Atrium. Visitors can also enjoy interactive installations, including the “Fisheye Photo Taking Booth”, which offers free fisheye-lens photos for capturing fun moments with friends and family, and the “Goldfish Stress-Free Zone”, where participants can write down worries on a Goldfish Memory Card and dissolve them in the game area.
To participate, follow Langham Place’s social media to receive a free Goldfish Memory Card (daily quota of 200, available on a first-come, first-served basis).
Additionally, Langham Place is offering “2025 Chinese New Year Spending Rewards” during the promotional period. Shoppers can enjoy extra perks and gifts while preparing for the Year of the Snake with festive essentials and new outfits.
Metroplaza
This Lunar New Year, Metroplaza is celebrating with a panda-themed installation in collaboration with Ocean Park, running until February 28. Key attractions include three festive photo spots in the L4 outdoor plaza featuring 3-meter-tall pandas, along with characters like “Ying Ying,” “Le Le,” “An An,” and “Ke Ke” engaging visitors with interactive activities.
To further spread panda blessings, Metroplaza is launching the “Panda Fortune Pop-Up Store,” offering nearly 100 limited-edition panda merchandise. The event will also showcase daily items and footage of the twin baby pandas.
Additionally, there will be panda-themed red packets with eight unique designs, along with “Panda Rewards” promotions featuring exclusive products like luggage tags and chocolates. The mall will host various discounts on panda merchandise, enhancing the festive spirit with “Panda Journal” facts and downloadable New Year WhatsApp stickers, ensuring a delightful celebration filled with pandas.
New Town Plaza
From now until February 16, 2025, New Town Plaza is celebrating Lunar New Year with the “The Peach Blossom Fortune Garden”. The garden features six types of flowers—peach blossoms, cherry blossoms, camellias, peonies, hydrangeas, and dancing orchids—symbolizing blessings, love, and good fortune for the year ahead.
The plaza also offers fortune-enhancing items, including the “Peach Blossom Wishing Pavilion” for personalized blessing plaques, five DIY Greeting Card Blessing Stations where visitors can collect stamps for vouchers, and a set of four Red Packets paired with New Year couplets. Additionally, a special Red Packet Bag and panda-themed New Year Mahjong are available, perfect for sharing joy during celebrations with family and friends.