Update | Fireworks and protests as Hong Kong sees in 2015
Politics is still high on Hongkongers’ minds as they celebrate the New Year, a survey shows, as protests take place to mark New Year's Eve.
The supporters handed out leaflets to tourists, local residents and passers-by underneath the clock tower - one of the areas where high-profile "shopping" protests were also planned.
The mall had cancelled its traditional ball-drop countdown and replaced it with another event, but did not say if the change was in anticipation of possible demonstrations.
As part of peaceful activities, the Occupy supporters encouraged people to post their wishes on the "Lennon Wall", which featured the face of the famous Beatle. The wall is a spin-off from the massive, colouful Lennon Wall that adorned the side of the government headquarters when protesters barricaded roads in Admiralty.
Under the watchful eye of thousands of police officers, fireworks and artificial snow effects lit up the skies over Victoria Harbour in an eight-minute show as the clock struck midnight.
In Lan Kwai Fong, revellers released balloons into the air and shouted “Happy New Year”.
Watch: Hong Kong skyline lights up to celebrate the New Year