Hong Kong Food Expo draws thousands on day 1 with HK$1 canned abalone, beef rice and more
- Vendors express optimism as they went head-to-head to attract customers with flash sales and free handouts
Thousands visited the annual Food Expo in Hong Kong on its opening day to feast on the variety of flavours being served, from HK$1 (12 US cents) canned abalone to whole chicken.
The five-day show opened to the public at 10am on Thursday at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, running alongside four other fairs, including the Beauty and Wellness Expo and Home Delights Expo.
The events combined featured about 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, according to organiser the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
The venue was packed with exhibitors offering an assortment of HK$1 deals to get visitors to try their products ranging from abalone and pork knuckle to whole chicken.
The first nine visitors entering the expo were eligible to take part in a throwing game for HK$1 in three teams. The grand prize was 500 cans of ready-to-eat abalone, while the other two teams each received 150 cans.
Chan Kuen, a 63-year-old housewife, raved about a Japanese beef rice bowl sample after waiting in line with two dozen others at a booth selling pre-packaged and frozen foods from Japan.
