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| 'Puff' goes the giant balloon on Statue Square (RTHK photo) |
A bit of sad news for those hoping to see the
biggest heart-shaped balloon in the “Chubby Hearts Hong Kong” campaign, which
had billowed over Statue Square since Valentine’s Day. Organizers of the promotional gimmick had to
take down the giant balloon Saturday afternoon due to strong winds.
A Facebook post from the Hong Kong Design Centre
which installed the balloon said in a statement: “Currently, the wind speed at
Statue Square Gardens in Central has exceeded the maximum limit that the
12-meter heart-shaped installation can withstand.”
“To ensure
public safety, the giant heart needs to take a short break and will meet
everyone again when the weather stabilizes.”
Visitors who had hoped to see the giant balloon were
disappointed to find out it had been taken down, but were nevertheless appeased
by two small ones, each measuring 3 meter, set up in its place.
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| The twin replacement balloons were set up in the Square on Saturday afternoon (RTHK) |
The post said the balloons could be viewed from 2pm to 9pm on Saturday.
The giant balloons that will be set up across the
city until Feb. 24 were created by noted British designer Anya Hindmarch, and
are meant to express love for Hong Kong, and attract tourists.
Among the places selected for the display is the Flower
Market in Mong Kok, the promenade in Kennedy Town and the Ngong Ping village on
Lantau Island.
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| Among the latest tourist spots to get a "chubby heart" is Ngong Ping on Lantau island |
The project received $7.8 million grant from the government's
Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund.
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