Fair restrictions leave political parties in a twist

Jeffrey Lam says BPA might have to think of selling flowers to raise funds at this year's fair. File photo: RTHK

The pro-government Business and Professionals Alliance party said it welcomes the government's decision to curb Lunar New Year fair, but admitted it would have to rethink its plan to raise funds this time.



BPA had set up stalls at the fairs to raise funds for the parties. A lawmaker from the party, Jeffrey Lam, said it might have to think of alternatives merchandise to sell, like flowers.



But Lam said he doesn't think sales at the stalls would be affected much as flower-buying is still a tradition.



Democratic Party lawmaker Helena Wong meanwhile accused government of taking a political decision, noting that many political parties also set up stalls at the annual market.



Wong accused the government of taking the lead in harming Hong Kong's economy.



Questioning if the government is going to restrict all celebratory events in the short term, Wong said it's wrong for the administration to think that such suppression can bring peace to Hong Kong.