Confetti fireworks and people gathering around the lion dance. I couldn't see it in the pic. They must have dodged down when camera decided it was time to 'click'.
The lion dance band. (4 red sticks and the guy behind it. I think he was beating on the drum.)
Wet and soggy streets with used fireworks. The confetti was great in the air, not so on the ground.
And of course, after the lion dance we have to get down to business. A visit to the temples! In every part of the world, temple is a main destination during first day of new year. Its dangerous too. Over-zealous Buddhists trying to get the first blessing walking around with burning incense sticks.. oh boy. I believe my husband has a scar in between his 2 eyebrows to show for it. We quickly get our praying done, including me asking for new year predictions (chim) for the year in general and work. I wanted to get one for hubby but it was no time for doing things on my sweet time as people are waiting for my kneeling spot. So off we went to another temple on Central St. There was a line to go in there but it was far more efficient than the previous one and we went in and out in about 5mins with the line and got a red packets each from the monk. Pretty smooth sailing, all except the two women behind me trying to push me out of their way. I wonder what's the rush... the line to free vegetarian food? I didn't stay long enough to find out. :)
The front of the temple. Its not respectful to take pics in the temple so I refrained.
Hou Si, Fat Choi, Tung Ku, Hoi Sam Jue Saw (Dried oyster, ..., mushroom, sea cucumber pig trotter). Our tradition and must have every year!
Abalone and fish maw soup! Oh boy this is good! 
Scallion and Ginger Frog Leg, by far the best dish among all!