Hong Kong to stage 23-minute fireworks display on National Day
Quick Look
- Hong Kong will stage a 23-minute fireworks display over Victoria Harbour on October 1 under the theme 'Eternal Radiance' to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
- The HK$18 million event, sponsored by Sun Life Hong Kong, will feature 31,888 pyrotechnic shells launched from nine firing points.
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Why It Matters
The fireworks display marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and is an annual National Day event in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong will stage a 23-minute fireworks display over Victoria Harbour on National Day on October 1 under the theme “Eternal Radiance”.
The HK$18 million (US$2.3 million) extravaganza, exclusively sponsored by insurance provider Sun Life Hong Kong, will mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Coordinated by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the show will launch 31,888 pyrotechnic shells from nine firing points on three barges and six floating pontoons at 8pm.
“The display not only celebrates our nation’s achievements but also reflects our heartfelt wishes for Hong Kong’s continued prosperity and success,” Sun Life Hong Kong chief executive Clement Lam Ka-yin said.
“Through our support for this iconic annual event, we hope to bring people together, share the joy of the occasion and showcase Hong Kong’s vibrancy and unique appeal as a world-class international city.”
Fireworks designer Wilson Mao Wai-shing, head of Pyromagic Multi-Media Productions, said the display – titled “Eternal Radiance: Fireworks in Bloom, Illuminating our Country” – would unfold in eight scenes.
Open Questions
- What specific designs or themes will be featured in each of the eight scenes of the fireworks display?
- How many spectators are expected to attend the fireworks display in person or via broadcast?
