In Hong Kong, good luck superstitions are part of daily life.
I saw these come to the forefront during my visit last February, which coincided with Chinese New Year.
Walking around the city, I encountered golden cat statues in front of shops, and shrines inside to appease the gods.
If locals need a “fortune boost,” they might journey to the big Buddha statue on Lantau Island.
Others turn to folk traditions like “villain hitting,” which involves beating up an effigy of your rival.
At Hotel sáv, I helped bring in positive feng shui by decorating a room with works of love.
For their grand opening, I watched lion dancers shake and jump, a ritual that brings success to new businesses.
Lion dancers perform at important occasions, such as festivals and business openings. The dance is supposed to bring good luck or fortune to the business or people who commissioned it. I learned that purple lions can stand up on their hind legs and swallow you whole!
Kowloon’s Hotel sáv hired traditional musicians and performers for their grand opening party.
The cymbals got louder and faster, and the lions twirled around in frenzy. Finally, they crouched and released a stream of confetti from their jaws.
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