First day of the Chinese New Year is very different if compared to the first day of the calendar year, as celebrated in the Philippines.
In here, the shops are closed on the 1st day of CNY. The market, the bakery, even the malls are closed! Add in that, the pandemic and you won't have a reason to go out. A shame really, cause it's a holiday.
Good thing, we're at Sham Shui Po. This district is akin to Binondo in Manila. The place is residential and inhabited with the less wealthy. The street is lined by stalls and market stores on the regularly day, but they're closed today.
Instead, traders are lining the streets; with their wares on a mat at the floor.
Second hand items, old items and antiques are for sale. Goods and goods everywhere.
There are shoes
Vases and displays
Second hand cameras
Jewelries
And antiques at each corner and street.
It's a wonder feast for your eyes. I wish I can buy some vase, but I have nowhere to put them. Plus, the house we left at the Philippines is already full of vases and knick knacks galore.
Want to stroll at Sham Shui Po? Take the Tsuen Wan line and alight at Sham Shui Po station. Visit Apliu street by exiting thru exit C.
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