HKTB’s “Hong Kong New Year Countdown” event welcomes 2023 with the world

The "Hong Kong New Year Countdown" organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will be held on the evening of December 31, welcoming the arrival of 2023 with the world.

Details of "Hong Kong New Year's Eve Countdown"

New Year's Eve
From 11:45
Young performers will present exquisite arts and sports performances to the public via live broadcast (without live audience)
• A group of energetic young performers, including international youth pianist Niu Niu (Zhang Shengliang), members of the Hong Kong Fancy Rope Skipping Club who have won world championships, and the famous local drum band "Ji Gu" that has participated in many large-scale international events will take turns to perform and present superb performances, and prepare to welcome the new year with the public through live broadcast. There will be no live audience for the performances.

New Year's Eve
From 11:58
Warm-up countdown animation (citizens can watch it through live broadcast)
• A combination of drumming, fire dancing and music performances, it showcases the dynamic and diverse Hong Kong, allowing viewers watching the live broadcast to warm up together.

New Year's Eve
11:59 p.m.
From 30 seconds
The giant countdown clock at the Wan Chai Convention and Exhibition Centre is unveiled (citizens can watch it from the Victoria Harbour)
• When it comes to the last half minute of 2022, the whole city will focus on Victoria Harbour, and the giant countdown clock will reappear on the glass curtain wall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, leading the citizens to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.
• Citizens can enjoy the view along the Victoria Harbour.

New Year's Day 00:00
"A Symphony of Lights" enhanced fireworks display (citizens can watch along the Victoria Harbour)
• A ten-minute enhanced “A Symphony of Lights” fireworks display will then begin, with fireworks blooming from the rooftops of buildings along the Hong Kong Island coast, accompanied by lasers and spotlights, and the Star Ferry, covered in colorful light strips, dancing across the harbor to the music.
• The words “2023” and blessings are also displayed on the exterior wall of the exhibition, marking the beginning of the new year and sending blessings to the world.
• Citizens can enjoy the view along the Victoria Harbour.

The event will be broadcast live on local free television stations, the HKTB website and social media platforms, allowing citizens to watch the event with their loved ones while staying at home.
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