LNY fireworks returns after four-year hiatus

The sky over Victoria Harbour will light up with nearly 24,000 firework shells on February 11 (Sun) - the second day of the Lunar New Year – as the show returns after a four-year hiatus to celebrate the festive season with citizens.

The 23-minute extravaganza, set to start at 8pm with the theme "all trades thrive in the Dragon's Year, China stands strong in the prosperous era", will be divided into eight scenes with a total of 23,888 pyrotechnic shells to be fired from three barges.

Some fireworks will feature the lucky number "8" in different forms and colors that symbolize wealth and abundance. Smiling faces and double red hearts will also be among the effects. Fireworks of "Five-colored Cosmic Balls" - introduced for the first time – and "Mega-sized Brocade Crowns" will be discharged intensively to wish Hong Kong prosperity and peace in the year to come.

The government said the astounding display can be seen on both sides of the harbour, including Tsim Sha Tsui, Mid-Levels, Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and Hung Hom Bypass. 

Citizens are urged to keep the environment clean, show respect for public property, and pay attention to personal safety in crowded places.