Chinatown 2020

It is the eve of the lunar new year. I would like to visit chinatown during the night to watch the lanterns. But I could not find time to visit.

Hence, manage  find a short late afternoon window on the eve of Lunar New Year to visit.

The usual large zodiac Rat greets the main chinatown area.

Year of Rat

Parts of the Main Street are closed off to prepare for the festive celebrations.

roads are closed

There are news casters preparing themselves for interviews.

news reporter preparing for interview

The pink mouse lanterns
close up view of the Rat lanterns.

This  section of the street market is round the year.
festive market street

This section is only a lunar new year period. there are many festive stuff on sale.

street market only at lunar new year

It is quite crowded at this early part of the evening. Shoppers are looking for last minute bargains. the best bargains are always a couple of hours before midnight of Lunar New yEar. They have to clear the stocks as the next day shall be closed for the holidays.

crowds in chinatown

The sale has started with many of the food stuff are sold at cheap prices. I think the prices are in super market are comparable. I guess people like to buy here is due to the atmosphere.

Chinese new year goodies

There are plenty types of sweets.

sweets during Chinese new year

Lots of oranges to clear. I doubt it is sweet.

oranges for sale

This is the first time I see durian sold during Chinese new year.

Durian, king of fruits

other section of the road is still pack with people.

crowds at the other section of the street

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