2021 is just around the corner. Every year, Hong Kong holds fireworks and a New Year's Eve countdown party at Victoria Harbour, starting at midnight on December 31 and lasting about 10 minutes. Hong Kong's New Year's Eve fireworks are considered one of the most spectacular in the world.
This year, despite the complicated developments of Covid-19, the Hong Kong Tourism Board is still working hard to bring people around the world a joyful New Year's Eve. On 31 December 2020, the Hong Kong Tourism Board's signature countdown party will be broadcast online for the first time. This is an opportunity for everyone to join in celebrating the New Year in Hong Kong through their computer or mobile screens.
The countdown will take place on the Hong Kong Tourism Board's website and social media platforms (Facebook and YouTube) at 11pm (HKT) and 11:30pm (HKT) (ie 10pm and 10:30pm Vietnam time) on the night of December 31. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, a two-minute video of Victoria Harbour and the famous skyscrapers nearby will be shown as part of the event. Along with that, the Hong Kong Tourism Board will send New Year's greetings to the world. This online countdown is not only an opportunity for Hong Kong to share the joy of the new year with the world, but also an inspirational message of an optimistic and energetic Hong Kong no matter what happens.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is sharing its broadcast frequency with media around the world to spread joy and hope around the world together.
Mr. Calvin Cheung, an English teacher living in Kowloon Peninsula (Hong Kong), shared: “I appreciate this creative measure by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Hong Kong people are sad that they cannot watch the fireworks and countdown to the New Year, but with modern technology, we are somewhat comforted by having an alternative measure.”
Limiting outdoor gatherings will help the world overcome Covid-19 sooner, hoping that bilateral tourism between Hong Kong and Vietnam in particular and the world in general will soon return to normal, Mr. Calvin added.
