Tourists flocking to HK's festive streets: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said Hong Kong's streets are teeming as people enjoy the end-of-year holidays, with tourists flocking from far and wide to join the festivities.  In a post on his official blog, Chan said he had met travellers from the mainland and from other countries on a visit to the Tai Kwun arts and heritage complex in Central. "During the conversation with them, I learned that many foreign tourists or friends from the mainland think that Hong Kong’s festive atmosphere is strong and unique. They also believe that this is the charm of Hong Kong as an international metropolis, which attracted them to come here," he wrote. He noted that the SAR celebrates both western and Chinese festivals, such as Christmas and the winter solstice. The official added the revamped night market at Temple Street, which was unveiled earlier this month, was already proving popular and was often very crowded. He said this shows how revitalising traditional attractions with new ideas can attract tourists.