HKETO San Francisco celebrates Lunar New Year in Texas (with photos)

     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco (HKETO San Francisco) hosted a reception celebrating the Year of the Dragon in Houston, Texas, on March 1 (Houston time).
 
     Following a festive lion dance which kicked off the event bringing good luck and good fortune to everyone, the Director of the HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang, greeted the guests with warm wishes for a happy and healthy year ahead. On that note, she pointed out that Hong Kong's life expectancy has reached 85.5 years, among the highest in the world. "Good living quality is one important factor contributing to longevity. Hong Kong ranks fourth out of 191 places in the quality of life standing in the United Nations' Human Development Index. The index assesses long-term progress in basic dimensions of human development," she said.
 
     "That explains why Hong Kong remains a magnet for talent. Various programmes such as the Top Talent Pass Scheme are in place to bring in high-income talent or graduates of the world's top 100 universities to Hong Kong," she continued.
 
     She encouraged everyone to explore working, studying and living in Hong Kong, a place full of culture, excitement and opportunities.

     At the reception, the melodic performance by RedBricks Harmonica, a renowned harmonica ensemble from Hong Kong, was greeted with a big round of applause.