Chief Executive John Lee watched the "Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" fireworks display in Wan Chai on Wednesday night with tens of thousands of residents and tourists along the Victoria Harbour waterfront.
In a social media post, Lee said the 23-minute display featured 31,888 fireworks incorporating horse elements and auspicious symbols, creating a scene symbolizing the Year of the Horse's arrival. "Let us work together with one heart, striving with full force for Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, jointly creating an even better future," he wrote.
Speaking at the event, Lee noted this year marks the beginning of the national 15th Five-Year Plan. "Hong Kong will gallop without rest, reform and strive for progress, proactively align with the 15th Five-Year Plan, actively integrate into the national development, and continue to leverage our unique advantages under 'one country, two systems' of backing by the motherland and connecting to the world," he said.
He expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong Jockey Club for sponsoring the fireworks, adding that the club's year-long series of events will attract more visitors and further boost tourism development.
"Together, we will stride forward, march courageously, run with new speed, and create new achievements," Lee said.
