This is it – the grandest celebration of all to send off 2024. Taking place high above Victoria Harbour, the 12-minute firework musical takes on the theme of 'The Symphony of Happiness’ this year to convey wishes for prosperity.
Where can I watch the New Year countdown in Hong Kong?
There are plenty of prime viewing spots to watch the fireworks for free in Hong Kong, including the Central waterfront, Wan Chai Temporary Promenade, Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, East Coast Park Precinct in North Point, Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui, West Kowloon Cultural Districts, and the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade – just make sure that you get to one early!
Do note that road closures will be implemented from 6pm on the day, so be sure to check details of special traffic and transport arrangements on the Transport Department’s website or through the mobile app ‘HKeMobility’.
For those who are counting down at home, the firework display will be broadcast live on free television channels such as TVB and HKTB’s official website and social media channels, and if you're overseas, HKTB will also broadcast the event globally by satellite to ring in the New Year with those in other parts of the world.
What time does the New Year Countdown fireworks display start?
A giant countdown clock will appear on the wall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, signalling the start of the countdown to midnight and the start of the fireworks lighting up the skyline.
In addition to the countdown fireworks, four series of 'Shooting Stars' will be launched every 15 minutes starting 11pm from three landmark buildings on Hong Kong Island.
What will be featured in the New Year Countdown fireworks?
Designed by Mr Liu Lin, chief of the fireworks project and director of fireworks operations at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games opening and closing Ceremonies, this year's New Year countdown fireworks span 1,300 metres with elements that deliver the blessings of life through different forms of nature, such as trees, waterfall, and clouds. In particular, 'The Propitious Clouds' will be a firework effect showcased for the first time in Hong Kong featuring rainbow-coloured smoke against silver fireworks, while the 'Blooming Blossoms' sees five layers of fireworks with specially formulated colours launched at various heights simultaneously to create a special multi-layered effect.