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Glorious Lunar New Year Fireworks Illuminate Victoria Harbour, Celebrating Prosperity and Tradition

Updated: Feb 12

On the evening of the second day of the Lunar New Year, Victoria Harbour was set ablaze with a spectacular fireworks display that delighted over 338,000 spectators. The event, organized by the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau, painted the night sky with vibrant colors and marked the beginning of a prosperous new year.

Promptly at 8pm, the mesmerizing fireworks show commenced, accompanied by a carefully curated soundtrack. The audience erupted in cheers as the sky above Victoria Harbour transformed into a magnificent tableau of dazzling fireworks. Golden ingots, cascading gold showers, and shimmering golden number 8 fireworks adorned the sky, creating a breathtaking sight that left onlookers awestruck. Cameras captured the radiant moment, while children marveled at the sparkling patterns unfolding before their eyes. The police reported that a record-breaking 338,000 people gathered on both sides of Victoria Harbour to witness the event.


This year, the Hong Kong Youth Patriotic Education Foundation joined as a supporting organization, highlighting the importance of showcasing Chinese culture and engaging the younger generation. The event was graced by esteemed officials and notable personalities, including Chief Executive Mr. John Lee Ka-Chiu and Mrs. Lee, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR Mr. Zheng Yanxiong, and Chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Patriotic Education Foundation Mr. Chan Hung To, among others.


Chief Executive John Lee, in his speech at the fireworks display, expressed that this year's Lunar New Year is a symbol of Hong Kong's soaring and prosperous future. He emphasized the theme of the display, "Year of the Dragon: Prosperity and Strength for All Industries, Flourishing China," and expressed confidence in Hong Kong's ability to thrive in the coming year.


The fireworks extravaganza featured eight scenes spanning 23 minutes, launching from three barges. Festive and popular music served as the backdrop, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. Each scene showcased unique fireworks displays, symbolizing prosperity, abundance, and the continuous birth of future generations of dragons. The grand finale left the audience in awe with an energetic display of "Mega-sized Brocade Crown" fireworks.


With a budget of HK$13 million, this year's fireworks display aimed to deliver an unforgettable experience for all attendees. The event spanned a vast area, ensuring that viewers across Victoria Harbour had optimal vantage points to witness the breathtaking spectacle.


The Lunar New Year fireworks display in Victoria Harbour not only celebrated prosperity and tradition but also showcased the vibrant spirit of Hong Kong and its people. It served as a reminder of the city's resilience and its commitment to embracing the future while cherishing its rich cultural heritage.





榮耀的農曆新年煙花在維多利亞港綻放,超過338,000人聚集在維多利亞港兩岸


備受期待的農曆新年煙花匯演由文化、體育及旅遊局組織,在農曆新年的第二天傍晚在維多利亞港上空綻放,令觀眾陶醉其中。這場令人驚嘆的匯演準時於晚上8時開始,以音樂交響樂和繽紛煙花的絢麗畫面征服了觀眾。海上船隻的炮聲更增添了節日氛圍,標誌著新年的開始。


當時鐘敲8時,壯麗的匯演開始,配以精心挑選的音樂。維多利亞港上空的夜空瞬間變成了一幅迷人的煙花畫卷,引發觀眾歡呼雀躍。金黃色的元寶、瀑布般的金色雨幕和閃爍的金色數字8煙花點綴著天空,創造出令人驚嘆的景象,讓觀眾目瞪口呆。許多人用相機捕捉這一光彩照人的時刻,而坐在父母肩膀上的小孩則對展現在眼前的閃爍圖案感到驚嘆。警方宣布,今晚有超過338,000人聚集在維多利亞港兩岸觀看此次活動。


今年,香港青少年愛國教育基金會受邀作為支持機構參與了該活動。香港中華總商會主席譚錦球先生強調,煙花匯演不僅展示了中國文化,還為新年慶祝活動增添了喜慶氛圍。它向觀眾展示了傳統的"中國浪漫",同時也向所有市民傳遞祝福。農曆新年煙花匯演籌備委員會主席、香港青少年愛國教育基金會主席陳鴻濤先生進一步強調了推廣傳統節慶和吸引年輕一代參與的重要性。為了注入煙花匯演的年輕活力,傳統煙花背景音樂配合了專為年輕觀眾而精心策劃的元素。


今年的煙花匯演活動邀請了尊貴的官員和知名人士作為榮譽嘉賓,包括特首李家超先生及夫人、中央人民政府駐港特派員公署主任鄭燕雄先生、中央人民政府駐抱歉,由於我是一個文字模型,無法直接提供音頻或視頻的內容。我只能提供文本形式的翻譯。如果您有任何具體的問題或需要進一步的幫助,請隨時提出。

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