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Tens of Thousands Pack Hong Kong’s Streets for Lunar New Year Night Parade
Massive crowds of residents and visitors line Tsim Sha Tsui to celebrate the Year of the Horse with vibrant floats and performances
Tens of thousands of spectators filled the streets of Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district on Tuesday night as the city’s annual Lunar New Year night parade brought the Year of the Horse festivities to life in spectacular fashion.
Residents and international visitors alike staked out prime vantage points hours before the event’s 8 p.m. start, creating a vibrant atmosphere that showcased the city’s cultural vitality and communal spirit.
The two-hour Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, featured a procession of illuminated floats and nearly sixty performance groups from Hong Kong and overseas.
The event’s theme, “Best Fortune.
World Party,” reflected both traditional Chinese motifs and global artistic influences as dancers, dragon-and-lion troupes, and musicians traversed the parade route from the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza along Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road before concluding outside the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers.
In his opening remarks at the event, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu expressed his delight at celebrating the first day of the Year of the Horse with crowds at Victoria Harbour and praised the city’s capacity to host large-scale cultural celebrations that attract visitors from around the world.
He highlighted Hong Kong’s diverse events calendar and role as a premier destination for global tourism and community festivities. turn0search0
Many attendees arrived well ahead of the parade’s start to secure viewing positions, contributing to a dynamic street party atmosphere as families, friends and travellers shared in the spectacle.
The procession underscored the deep cultural importance of Lunar New Year in Hong Kong, drawing both local pride and international interest in one of Asia’s signature holiday celebrations.
The night parade is part of a broader array of seasonal events in Hong Kong, including traditional lion dances, street fairs, and planned fireworks displays over Victoria Harbour this week, which together reinforce the city’s reputation for hosting some of the region’s most engaging and colourful holiday festivities.
Residents and international visitors alike staked out prime vantage points hours before the event’s 8 p.m. start, creating a vibrant atmosphere that showcased the city’s cultural vitality and communal spirit.
The two-hour Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, featured a procession of illuminated floats and nearly sixty performance groups from Hong Kong and overseas.
The event’s theme, “Best Fortune.
World Party,” reflected both traditional Chinese motifs and global artistic influences as dancers, dragon-and-lion troupes, and musicians traversed the parade route from the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza along Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road before concluding outside the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers.
In his opening remarks at the event, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu expressed his delight at celebrating the first day of the Year of the Horse with crowds at Victoria Harbour and praised the city’s capacity to host large-scale cultural celebrations that attract visitors from around the world.
He highlighted Hong Kong’s diverse events calendar and role as a premier destination for global tourism and community festivities. turn0search0
Many attendees arrived well ahead of the parade’s start to secure viewing positions, contributing to a dynamic street party atmosphere as families, friends and travellers shared in the spectacle.
The procession underscored the deep cultural importance of Lunar New Year in Hong Kong, drawing both local pride and international interest in one of Asia’s signature holiday celebrations.
The night parade is part of a broader array of seasonal events in Hong Kong, including traditional lion dances, street fairs, and planned fireworks displays over Victoria Harbour this week, which together reinforce the city’s reputation for hosting some of the region’s most engaging and colourful holiday festivities.
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