New | Lunar New Year 2016: first look at fireworks set to dazzle Hong Kong
23,888 pyrotechnic shells to be fired from three barges during 23-minute show
Grinning monkey faces, illuminated palm trees and giant hearts are set to light up the sky in Hong Kong when the city celebrates Lunar New Year in February.
A total of 23,888 pyrotechnic shells will be fired from three barges during the 23-minute show over Victoria Harbour, the government said.
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A 30-second gun salute will bring the performance on February 9 to a close.
The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA) is set to sponsor the Chinese New Year fireworks display for the first time.
The huge fireworks displays over Victoria Harbour are a centrepiece of Hong Kong’s celebrations of the Lunar New Year, and are a source of much discussion and comparison to years past.
At its media conference on Tuesday, the CMA announced details of the event and unveiled the themes of this year’s display.
CMA President Eddy Li said: “Lighting up the night sky, the dazzling fireworks will no doubt add to the charm and beauty of the world-renowned “multi-billion dollar night scenery” of our beloved Victoria Harbour.
“Besides drawing thousands of visitors to the city, the display will create many wonderful memories for all spectators, and that’s why we are pleased to support this mega-event.”
He continued: “Additionally, through this sponsorship, we would like to thank Hong Kong citizens for their unswerving support over the years for CMA’s HKBPE which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary since its debut in 1938.”
