Residents flock to Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree

[RTHK] - 01/29/2025

Hong Kong residents flock to Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree in Taipo on Wednesday morning, on the first day of Lunar New Year. It's believed that throwing a placard with one's wishes, and a mandarin, onto the tree will make wishes come true. RTHK spoke to a few wishers. I wished everyone good fortune, (…)



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