It’s near Chinese New Year, and if you think the global recession is affecting consumers and businesses in Hong Kong, you’d be wrong. Everywhere I go, there are tons of people. I’ve been trying to get tickets to watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button for two days in a row, but they’re sold out, even for a matinée. I have to wait to be served to buy underwear at Calvin Klein, and it’s not even on sale. Even Pacific Coffee at Festival Walk was full when I walked in, and this place is huge. To be fair, I read that fewer people are traveling during CNY because of the economy, so that could account for the crowds at home. Anyway, it’s great to see that things look booming during the new year, and I hope it can keep it that way throughout.