Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (center) poses with a girl and her mother with a notebook autographed by Lee at a flower market in Shatin, Hong Kong, on Feb 9, 2024, the eve of the Lunar New Year holiday. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

HONG KONG - Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited a flower fair in Shatin on Friday morning on the eve of the Lunar New Year. 

During his visit, the chief executive purchased some New Year flowers for his family and talked to several children. A 10-year-old girl requested for Lee's autograph on her notebook, which the CE agreed to happily. 

Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen accompanied Lee to the flower market.

In a social media post, Lee wished a happy and prosperous Year of the Dragon to the city's businesses and people.

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China Daily photographers Edmond Tang and Calvin Ng captured the festive moments.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (center) talks to a girl asking for his autograph at a flower market in Shatin, Hong Kong, on Feb 9, 2024, the eve of the Lunar New Year holiday. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (center), accompanied by Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen (right), admires New Year flowers at a flower market in Shatin, Hong Kong, on Feb 9, 2024, the eve of the Lunar New Year holiday. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

Performers rehearse for the Lunar New Year parade to be held on Feb 10, in Tsim Sha Tsui on Feb 9, 2024. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)