Fireworks and drone display set for Oct 1

 

Preview of the 8th scene, 'Magnificent Scenes of China'

The government has announced that a fireworks display will light up the sky over Victoria Harbour at 9pm as part of the National Day celebrations on October 1, Tuesday.

Weather permitting, a drone show will be staged for the first time before the fireworks display.

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A total of 31, 888 firing shells will be discharged from three barges and six pontoons from the Harbour, lasting about 23 minutes.

The planned two-way extravaganza is co-ordinated by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, and is sponsored by the Hong Kong Chinese Importers & Exporters' Association.

The 7th scene showing unity among peoples in China

This year’s display will have as theme, "Splendid fireworks shining over a prosperous China". The fireworks display will be divided into eight scenes, each with its own characteristics.

The first scene, "75th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China", will be highlighted with images of red five-pointed stars and purple five-petal flowers.

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The sixth scene, "The Legend of Pandas", which will be mostly in green color, will show images of pandas' favourite food such as bamboo leaves to express Hong Kong’s appreciation for their arrival.

The seventh scene, "Auspicious Treasures" showcases different kinds of ring-shaped fireworks, symbolising the strong bond and harmony among the various ethnic groups in China.

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The fireworks display will reach its climax in the last scene, "The Magnificent Scenes of China", which will feature symbols of blessings to all, such as "Chinese Red", "Big Whistle" and "Gorgeous Golden Crown" images, as well as wishes for continued prosperity and peace for the nation.

The lavish display can be seen from many vantage points on both sides of the harbour including Tsim Sha Tsui, the Mid-Levels, Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and the Hung Hom Bypass.

The 6th scene welcomes the arrival of pandas in HK

To better enjoy the show, viewers are invited to tune in to Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 4 (FM 97.6 to 98.9) for synchronised music.

Meanwhile, pedestrians should take note of special crowd management measures in the Tsim Sha Tsui area that will be implemented by the police, including the closure of both the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Space Museum at 6pm.

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