Falun Gong Parade

New Year's Day parade of the Falun Gong (Dafa) in Hong Kong. Staunch opponents of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and since 1999 forbidden on the mainland.

© Kees Metselaar 1/1/2009

Year of the Rat

February 7 is the first day of Chinese New Year and this year is the Year of the Rat.
Kumquat trees are popular decorations for the New Year and for sale here in Hong Kong Central next to the temple at Wo On lane.

© Kees Metselaar 2008