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In pictures: Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties in Hong Kong from the 1970s to 90s

The festive season is a good excuse to let your hair down – and Hongkongers do love to party

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Staff members of trading firm FocalPoint International enjoying themselves in a special Christmas party held at the skating rink in Cityplaza in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP Archives
Alexander Mak
Hong Kong has long since embraced the joy of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, with festive gatherings being at the heart of the season, with holiday food, drinks and dancing aplenty.

Through the lens of South China Morning Post photographers, we look back at these celebrations from the 1970s to the 90s – from lively corporate parties to charity events that brought smiles to the disadvantaged.

These moments show how Hong Kong people came together, year after year, to share laughter and the simple pleasure of holiday parties.

Underprivileged children enjoy a Christmas party at The Excelsior hotel in Causeway Bay in 1977. Photo: SCMP Archives
Underprivileged children enjoy a Christmas party at The Excelsior hotel in Causeway Bay in 1977. Photo: SCMP Archives
Participants in the 1978 New Year Run pose for a group picture after the event, organised by the Kowloon Hash House Harriers. Photo: SCMP Archives
Participants in the 1978 New Year Run pose for a group picture after the event, organised by the Kowloon Hash House Harriers. Photo: SCMP Archives
A folk dancing show is staged during a Christmas party held at the MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok in 1978. Photo: SCMP Archives
A folk dancing show is staged during a Christmas party held at the MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok in 1978. Photo: SCMP Archives
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