For the first time, an eight-foot tall mandarin orange tree is being displayed in City Hall this year for the Chinese New Year celebration.
In the Chinese language, the pronunciation of "mandarin orange" is very similar to "fortune and luck" and the golden colour of the fruit symbolizes positive energy and prosperity.
It is a tradition for Chinese families to display a mandarin orange tree, among other flowers, at home during the Lunar New Year celebrations.
It is very much like the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree during Christmas time in Western culture.
Thanks to the generosity of Garden in Garden Nursery, you will find the mandarin orange tree in the galleria at City Hall over the next two weeks.
Come and take a look at the tree. You may also make a wish for your family and loved ones.
Richmond is undoubtedly blessed by the richness of cultural diversity in our community.
