In the Wong Tai Sin Temple in the Sise Garden, a large number of people came to pray early; The resumption of the Hong Kong Wishing Festival has ushered in the busiest day of the year in Lin Village in Tai Po, New Territories... With the adjustment of epidemic prevention policy, Hong Kong in the Guimao Spring Festival is filled with a particularly strong flavor of the year. At the Wong Tai Sin Temple, the ceremony of "burning incense at the head" was held again after two years. At noon on New Year's Eve, a large number of citizens arrived early to wait, and as soon as the time was over, Shanxin lined up to offer incense in batches. On the first day of the New Year, a large number of Shanxin visited the Wong Tai Sin Temple, and many people bought windmills and pendants at stalls outside the door. Ms. Huang, who went to the Wong Tai Sin Shrine to pray, said: "It is full of happiness and good luck. There is a lot of atmosphere here and I feel very happy." Two years ago, affected by the epidemic, the scale of Hong Kong's New Year's Eve flower market was reduced or even cancelled. This year's New Year's Eve flower market opened in 15 locations in Hong Kong, with a total of 922 stalls. The opening hours lasted until the early morning of the first day of the year. Customers' enthusiasm for buying is high, and flower shop vendors are also busy. A shopkeeper told the reporter that the weather was good and the traffic was large recently, and the business increased by 20% to 30% compared with previous years. According to statistics, more than 1.14 million visitors were recorded in the 15 New Year's Eve markets that were open for seven days in a row. Among them, more than 100000 people visited the Weiyuan New Year's Eve market on a single day. During the Spring Festival, many activities will be held at the Wishing Plaza in Lincun, where citizens and tourists can throw treasure ultimatums and light lotus lanterns to pray. The 15-day "Hong Kong Wishing Festival 2023" combines traditional culture and Hong Kong characteristics. It not only allows citizens to make wishes and pray for blessings, but also embodies the positive energy of parent-child happiness, unity and harmony. On the first day of the day, the wishing square was full of citizens who came to make wishes. People write their wishes on the treasure ultimatum and try to throw the treasure ultimatum to the tree. The higher the treasure ultimatum is, the easier it will be to achieve. "I hope Hong Kong's economy is better than in previous years. As a Hong Kong people, I hope Hong Kong is prosperous and everything is good. Everyone in Hong Kong is happy," said Ms. Yang, a citizen. The Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Chen Guoji, was also invited to participate in the Wishing Festival on the same day. He said that the event was very meaningful. In addition to the atmosphere of traditional culture, there was also an opportunity for everyone to get together. With the gradual resumption of normal customs clearance between Hong Kong and the mainland, more mainland tourists came to Hong Kong, adding a more lively atmosphere for the Spring Festival. In Russell Street, Wanchai, the excellent performance of the dragon and lion dance team attracted passers-by to stop and watch. The red lanterns hung high and linked in the Lidong Street further set off the festive atmosphere of the festival. A number of members of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region also sent blessings to Hong Kong on the arrival of the New Year. Wu Qiubei, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Workers, said that for Hong Kong to have sustainable and sound development, stability and prosperity, we need to work together, strive for self-improvement, and work hard to create a new miracle. I hope you will make great efforts in the new year. Lu Weiguo, chairman of the Hong Kong Economic and People's Union, said that with the "return of customs clearance", the "return of Hong Kong's economy", and the return of Hong Kong's "life", he would like to take this opportunity to wish Hong Kong citizens good luck in the Year of the Rabbit, good health, good luck in everything, and happy life. (Xinhua News Agency)