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Vol. 25 No. 12		Wednesday March 11, 2026

That Was The Celebration That Was

     As Lunar New Year celebrations have passed, in the afterglow it is nice to relive February 17, 2026 at midnight when The Snake slithered out of life in Hong Kong and the Fire Horse galloped in, bringing with it a great deal of optimism for the year ahead.
     Today in 2026 Hong Kong is alive and vibrant having rebounded from setbacks, seeking opportunity from adversity.
     This year the city pulled out all the stops and went all out to celebrate, with an abundance of red and gold decorations pretty much everywhere.
     During Lunar New Year celebrations Hong Kong likes to roll out the red carpet for visitors and this year was no exception with 11 million cross border movements here.
     For their part some Hong Kongers went mobile heading north to the mainland or overseas.
     So with fond memories of the New Year's Day Parade, the second day’s fireworks in the harbor and the third day’s horse racing, we relish another season’s indelible memories with family and friends.
     It's not so long ago that plenty of people were quite happy to write off Hong Kong.
     One of the most common judgements was that the place had become just another Chinese city. Actually, Hong Kong in 2026 has had the last laugh and continues carrying great traditions forward, maintaining its unique and unforgettable East meets West dynamic and benefitting from both cultures.
     Looking ahead, one of the exciting developments on the radar for the Year of the Horse is the widespread adoption of the low altitude economy across both Hong Kong and the neighboring Greater Bay Area.
     Already moving forward in Shenzhen, we are witnessing HK Government pushing ahead with pilot and even full-scale commercial cargo and passenger drone programs.
     Nice to think Hong Kong whilst maintaining treasured unique traditions, is also firmly on track to continue as truly a great city of the future.
Bob Rogers

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