The average person in Hong Kong consumes fish or seafood four or more times per week. This averages about 60 kilograms of fish per year. Fish still plays an important cultural and social role in Hong Kong society and is often consumed to mark special occasions or festivals, to seal business agreements or simply to establish an elevated status.

This explains why fish consumption is most elevated on Mother’s Day. Hong Kong is an island region, with an economy that relies heavily on the capture of reef fish, which makes up the majority of the citizens’ diet. Favorite varieties include Tiger Grouper, Humphead Wrasse, Red Grouper, Green Grouper, Giant Grouper, Coral Trout and Mangrove Snapper. These can be found at a variety of fish markets all over Hong Kong, including Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, Shau Kei Wan Wholesale Fish Market and Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar.