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Hong Kong Jockey Club Illuminates Victoria Harbour and Guangdong Skies to Welcome Year of the Horse
Spectacular horse-themed fireworks and drone displays mark the Lunar New Year as celebrations unite communities across the Greater Bay Area.
Hong Kong and neighbouring Guangdong were alight with festive splendour as the Hong Kong Jockey Club sponsored a dazzling “Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong” display to herald the Year of the Horse.
On the second day of Chinese New Year, crowds gathered along both sides of Victoria Harbour to witness an elaborate fireworks show over the water, featuring horse-inspired motifs and auspicious symbols.
More than 31,800 pyrotechnic shells were launched in a 23-minute programme that blended traditional elements with dynamic visual themes celebrating the vitality and momentum associated with the horse zodiac.
The event formed part of a broader series of Lunar New Year festivities that included citywide night parades and cultural celebrations.
Simultaneously, in Conghua, Guangzhou, approximately 1,200 drones combined with fireworks to produce a complementary night-sky spectacle, projecting imagery of galloping horses and symbols of good fortune.
The dual presentations underscored the club’s commitment to fostering community spirit and cultural exchange across the Greater Bay Area.
Officiating guests in Hong Kong, including senior government representatives, lauded the display as a symbol of prosperity and unity.
Commentators noted that the celebrations coincided with the launch of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, with officials emphasising Hong Kong’s ongoing integration into national development and its role as a vibrant, forward-looking global city.
The festivities are part of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, which also incorporates vibrant night parades, equestrian events and family-friendly activities designed to engage residents and visitors alike.
A highlight on the calendar is the Year of the Horse Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse, a popular tradition that adds sporting excitement to the holiday period.
By blending cultural heritage with large-scale public celebrations, the club’s programme has helped to anchor Lunar New Year as a moment of shared joy and optimism, with visual splendour reflecting both local identity and broader festive spirit.
On the second day of Chinese New Year, crowds gathered along both sides of Victoria Harbour to witness an elaborate fireworks show over the water, featuring horse-inspired motifs and auspicious symbols.
More than 31,800 pyrotechnic shells were launched in a 23-minute programme that blended traditional elements with dynamic visual themes celebrating the vitality and momentum associated with the horse zodiac.
The event formed part of a broader series of Lunar New Year festivities that included citywide night parades and cultural celebrations.
Simultaneously, in Conghua, Guangzhou, approximately 1,200 drones combined with fireworks to produce a complementary night-sky spectacle, projecting imagery of galloping horses and symbols of good fortune.
The dual presentations underscored the club’s commitment to fostering community spirit and cultural exchange across the Greater Bay Area.
Officiating guests in Hong Kong, including senior government representatives, lauded the display as a symbol of prosperity and unity.
Commentators noted that the celebrations coincided with the launch of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, with officials emphasising Hong Kong’s ongoing integration into national development and its role as a vibrant, forward-looking global city.
The festivities are part of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, which also incorporates vibrant night parades, equestrian events and family-friendly activities designed to engage residents and visitors alike.
A highlight on the calendar is the Year of the Horse Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse, a popular tradition that adds sporting excitement to the holiday period.
By blending cultural heritage with large-scale public celebrations, the club’s programme has helped to anchor Lunar New Year as a moment of shared joy and optimism, with visual splendour reflecting both local identity and broader festive spirit.
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