Hong Kong holds parade to celebrate Chinese New Year

HONG KONG, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- An international parade featuring nine spectacular floats and performing groups from around the world was held in Hong Kong on Wednesday night to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The parade, with the theme Unfold a Year of Good Fortune, was organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. As the signature annual event on the first day of the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, the parade kicked off a host of seasonal events across the city.