Visit Relatives and Friends

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Title

Visit Relatives and Friends
探訪親朋戚友

Description

A special way for people to express good wishes to each other and an important Chinese New Year tradition is visiting. People drop in at relatives and friends' houses, bringing gifts or red envelopes, and greeting one another with 'Happy New Year'.

In some rural places, where families have many relatives, this activity lasts for several days. It is impolite to visit someone without a gift. Therefore, special local products, fruits, and wines should be taken-during visiting.

Date

The 3rd oor 4th day of Chinese Lunar New Year

Type

Event

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Duration

Throughout the Chinese New Year period

Citation

“Visit Relatives and Friends,” Chinese Lunar New Year in Hong Kong, accessed May 9, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/items/show/270.

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