Victoria Harbour Fireworks to Celebrate China's 76th National Day on October 1st at 8 PM.

National Day Fireworks Display to be held at 8pm on October 1

The National Day Fireworks Display will light up the sky over Victoria Harbour at 8pm on October 1 (Wednesday) to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

More than 30 000 firing shells will be discharged in an approximately 23-minute extravaganza. The event is co-ordinated by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and is sponsored by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce.

The theme for this year's fireworks display is "Victoria Harbour Fireworks Shine Across the Motherland". The display will be divided into eight scenes, each with its own characteristics. Highlights include the first scene, "Fireworks Bloom to Celebrate National Day", which will open the show with images of peony, golden chrysanthemum and silver glittering spherical fireworks. Accompanied by passionate music, the scene expresses the fighting spirit and rejuvenating strength of the Chinese. The fourth scene, "Always Lovable Giant Pandas", features multiple giant panda face patterns blooming in the sky, paired with green salute fireworks that symbolise bamboo forests. This highlights the concept of the panda economy, bringing a message of hope to Hong Kong. The fifth scene, "Inherited Affection for Family and Motherland", features a grand display of colourful salute fireworks and heart-shaped fireworks, symbolising the deep affection of the Chinese people for their motherland. In addition, there are several segments of the fireworks display themed respectively around the globally popular animated film "Nezha", the Dongjiang water supply, the Shenzhou-20 space mission, and the 15th National Games. The fireworks display will reach its climax in the grand finale, "Forging Ahead on the Road to Rejuvenation", with flourishes of golden, silver and red fireworks streaking across the Victoria Harbour night sky. This finale expresses best wishes for the prosperity and strength of the great motherland and for Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.

The display can be viewed from many vantage points on both sides of the harbour, including Tsim Sha Tsui, the Mid-Levels, Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and the Hung Hom Bypass.

To enhance their fireworks experience, viewers are invited to tune into Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 4 (FM 97.6 to 98.9) for synchronised music.

To facilitate the Police's implementation of special crowd management measures at the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade area for the National Day fireworks display on October 1, the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Space Museum will close earlier at 5pm on that day.

Citizens are urged to help keep public areas clean and to show respect for public property. They are also urged to show consideration to others to make the event a safe one.

National Day Fireworks Display to be held at 8pm on October 1 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Day Fireworks Display to be held at 8pm on October 1 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

National Day Fireworks Display to be held at 8pm on October 1 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 to be held this weekend

The "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026, organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), will be held at the Cyberport Arcade between 11am and 6pm this weekend (January 17 and 18). Admission is free. Members of the public are welcome to join the event with their dogs.

The Adoption Carnival aims to encourage members of the public who intend to keep pets, to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals, as well as promote responsible pet ownership. The co-organisers of the Carnival include Cheung Chau Animal Care, HK Saving Cat and Dog Association, Lifelong Animal Protection Charity, Paws United Charity, Society for Abandoned Animals, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Team for Animals in Lantau South.

Members of the public can interact with dogs that are up for adoption at the Adoption Carnival. Dog keepers can apply for or renew licenses on site. The Carnival also features veterinary consultation services, a dog playground, a virtual reality gaming experience, game booths, an interactive educational exhibition, pet-themed handicraft workshops, as well as sharing sessions by representatives of animal welfare organisations (AWOs) and guest speakers. Participants are welcome to take part with their dogs. However, dogs entering the venue should be licensed (except for those to be licensed on-site), vaccinated against rabies, and microchipped. All dogs should also be kept under proper control.

The AFCD has been committed to encouraging members of the public who wish to keep pets to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals through the AFCD's partnering AWOs. Upon receiving animals, the AFCD will transfer animals assessed by veterinarians as being in good health and suitable for adoption to partnering AWOs for adoption by members of the public. The AFCD provides free desexing operations for cats, dogs and rabbits adopted through partnering AWOs.

For details of the event, please visit the thematic website of the "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 (www.petswithlove.com.hk).

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