Korea, North America Australia and Luk Fook

Denis Tsen: And Chinese people believe that 24-carat gold can protect you, bring you luck, according to Toronto Star. Luk Fook, a chain with 1,400 stores in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Korea, North America and Australia, is one of the many GTA retailers expecting brisk business this weekend before Lunar New Year Eve celebrations begin Sunday, launching the Year of the Monkey. People think it a good investment, said manager Denis Tsen. Chinese travelers are expected to make 2.9 billion trips during the 40-day period between Jan. 21 and March 3, with the majority of those trips falling around the Feb. 8 Lunar New Year, according to one estimate. In the GTA, retailers and mall owners have taken notice and are stepping up their game to attract shoppers looking for gifts and specialized food items. That in addition to people in other countries where the lunar calendar is observed, travelling to reunite with loved ones for the most important celebration of the year. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.