Crowds gather to watch the Chinese New Year Night Parade, welcoming the Year of the Snake

Organized by the Tourism Board, the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade took place on Wednesday evening in Tsim Sha Tsui, spreading joy and luck among the attendees. The event attracted both locals and visitors, who joined in the festivities.

The parade featured nine spectacular floats and 28 performances by 55 local, mainland, and international performing groups. Among the performers were the Korean girl group Kep1er and the Thai boy band LYKN.

Throughout the event, many locals and tourists were seen capturing the grand celebrations on their phones and cameras.

Some attendees had been queuing since 3 pm on Canton Road to secure a good viewing spot, anticipating the large crowds.

Local spectators expressed their enjoyment of the parade, praising the grandeur of the performances and the festive atmosphere. They shared their happiness and satisfaction with the overall experience.

A student from the mainland remarked on the rarity of such intuitive and stunning performances in the mainland, praising Hong Kong for preserving its traditional cultures more effectively.

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