Source: CCTV.com

01-31-2007 17:45

Special Report:   2007 Spring Festival

Hong Kong's shopping malls are preparing to take the big business opportunity, when tourists from the mainland pour into the shopping paradise during the Chinese lunar new year.

Under the Chinese zodiac, 2007 is the "Year of the Pig ". Golden doll pigs have become so popular that some shopping malls have spent several million yuan in purchasing the products, and placing them everywhere on the shelves to attract consumers. Other shopping centers wish customers a Happy New Year by conducting lion dance and raising red lanterns. Some dealers believe that as the Valentine's Day is so close to the lunar new year, the festival consuming will be booming.

"I am happy to shop under such a carnival atmosphere." A comsumer said.

"I believe the Spring Festival and Valentine's Day will definitely boost consumption." Merchants said.

Some shopping malls predict that the number of visitors during this year's Spring Festival will increase by 15 to 20 percent from the previous year. At that time, shopping centers will also hold activities and offer preferential prices to attract consumers.

 

Editor:Du Xiaodan