For Cherry Lee, 49, marking the festival together helps families balance new beginnings with the traditions they brought with them from their home country.
“We want to integrate in the local community, and by the same time, we don’t want to lose the Chinese tradition and Hong Kong-style tradition to our next generation,” she said.
“It’s a sense of belonging, but at the same time, it’s a sense of finding our own identity and keep the culture.”
Cherry’s son, 16-year-old Owen, said: “I really like the atmosphere during this festival, and I think it enhances a sense of unity, it brings everyone together to celebrate”.
