The Chinese New Year Fireworks Display, Solely Sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, will Shine on the Victoria Harbour on February 18th

2026-01-16 18:11 Last Updated At：18:11

The Chinese New Year Fireworks Display will shine on the Victoria Harbour at 8 pm on February 18th, the second day of the Chinese New Year. Coordinated by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and solely sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the 23-minute extravaganza will be divided into eight scenes.

Themed "Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong", the fireworks display will feature horse-related elements and auspicious symbols, symbolizing prosperity and success in the new year.

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The illustration picture of the firework display, Photo source: HKJC

Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Aaron Kwok, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Kwok presented the Hong Kong Jockey Club with his calligraphy of the Chinese character "horse". Photo by Bastille Post

The three officiating guests subsequently activated the starting device with horseshoes. Photo by Bastille Post

The series of activities for the celebration of the Year of the Horse hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Photo by Bastille Post

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The illustration picture of the firework display, Photo source: HKJC

Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Aaron Kwok, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Kwok presented the Hong Kong Jockey Club with his calligraphy of the Chinese character "horse". Photo by Bastille Post

The three officiating guests subsequently activated the starting device with horseshoes. Photo by Bastille Post

The series of activities for the celebration of the Year of the Horse hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Photo by Bastille Post

In addition, the Hong Kong Jockey Club will participate in the New Year parade and host the Raceday of the Year of the Horse during the Chinese New Year period. Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the CEO of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, stated that horse racing is not only popular in Hong Kong, but has also developed into a world-class level activity enjoying international renown. He said that horse racing is not just a sport, but an important impetus promoting the regional development. The Hong Kong Jockey Club will continue to contribute to Hong Kong's economic and social development via its unique integrated operating model.

Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges also stated that the Year of the Horse is a particularly significant year for the Hong Kong Jockey Club, describing horse racing as a symbol of prosperity and stability under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework. The Hong Kong Jockey Club is entering a new phase of business and strategy development, contributing to the "National Horse Industry Development Plan". The Hong Kong Jockey Club has collaborated with international architects to build a horse racecourse in Conghua of Guangzhou, with the incorporation of Chinese cultural elements into its design. Starting from the end of October this year, the Hong Kong Jockey Club will host world-class horse racing events in Mainland China at the Conghua Racecourse.

In addition, the Hong Kong Jockey Club also announced a series of activities for the celebration of the Year of the Horse, covering horse racing, equestrian activities, and family cultural activities, and appointed Mr. Aaron Kwok as the "Ambassador for the Year of the Horse." Mr. Kwok stated that the horse's qualities are unceasing striving, perseverance, and a fighting spirit.

An appointment and launching ceremony was also held at the press conference of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, showcasing a sculpture themed the Year of the Horse. Mr. Kwok also presented the Hong Kong Jockey Club with his calligraphy of the Chinese character "horse". The three officiating guests subsequently activated the starting device with horseshoes.

The series of activities will kick off with the "Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show 2026" at AsiaWorld-Expo from January 30th to February 1st, featuring the five-star International Showjumping Competition, the HKJC Asian Youth Challenge Competition, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Musical Ride, etc.

During the Chinese New Year period, the Hong Kong Jockey Club will participate in the New Year parade on the first day of the Chinese New Year. On the second day, it will present the solely sponsored fireworks display, lasting 23 minutes, on the Victoria Harbour. On the third day, it will host the Raceday of the Year of the Horse at Sha Tin Racecourse, accompanied by festive programs and on-course activities.

Ngong Ping 360 Ushers in Year of the Horse with "Double The Ride" Offer and Adorable Horse Installations

As the Year of the Horse approaches, Ngong Ping 360 is taking the lead to bring New Year blessings to Ngong Ping Village, wishing everyone great fortune in the Year of the Horse! From 24 January to 8 March, "Year of the Horse Celebration at Ngong Ping 360" will bring blessing-filled, adorable horse photo spots throughout Ngong Ping Village, including large horse installations gathering good fortune at the Stupa Square and a fortune wheel, collecting auspicious energy to kick off a prosperous year! Renowned Feng Shui Master Mak Ling Ling has specially participated in designing this year's installations and will distribute lucky charms and chocolate coins to guests on 21 February at Ngong Ping Village, offering New Year blessings - a rare opportunity not to be missed!

Ngong Ping 360 has also prepared a special "Double The Ride” offer for guests! During the promotion period, guests can enjoy two round-trip cable car rides (Standard Cabin) by March for the price of one, allowing them to participate in different festive activities with family and friends at a more favorable price. Guests who enjoy the "Double The Ride" offer will also receive lucky charms or Year of the Horse ornaments, available for redemption at Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal on-site, while supplies last!

Adorable Horses Bring "Five Blessings" for the New Year

Fortune Wheel Spins Luck, Health, and Wealth

The large-scale thematic installation "Golden Steed Welcomes the Chinese New Year" will be located at the Stupa Square of Ngong Ping Village. The five horses on the installation will all be adorned in Chinese New Year styles, symbolizing "Five Blessings" - good fortune, prosperity, health, longevity and happiness. Three horses that sit on the installation will deliver New Year blessing messages, while a small horse hides in another horse's mane. Don't forget to look up and greet the inflatable horse standing on top of the installation to receive blessings from above!

Renowned Feng Shui Master Mak Ling Ling says that horses symbolize progress, success and strength, while the elevated platform design at the center of the installation aligns with the New Year's theme of "rising step by step". The designs allow the horses' energy to radiate in all directions, attracting popularity and wealth!

Besides, Ngong Ping Village will feature two Chinese New Year blessing photo spots. The "Success at the Gallop" Fortune Wheel Photo Spot located next to the Village archway is decorated with peach blossoms, fortune sticks and gold ingots, symbolizing luck, health, and wealth. Guests can spin the fortune wheel in the middle to receive blessings in wealth, career and love, multiplying their good fortune.

At the "Golden Lucky Bag Celebrates the Chinese New Year" Giant Lucky Bag next to the Bodhi Tree, guests can step into a giant blessing bag with an adorable horse and filled with gold ingots for photos, symbolizing "being embraced by wealth and blessings with a house full of gold and silver" in the coming year! Master Mak Ling Ling notes that both installations are meaningfully arranged to gather abundant blessings and good fortune, allowing people to feel the vibrant positive energy!

Master Mak Ling Ling Blesses Ngong Ping on an Auspicious Day

Doubling the Blessings with Lucky Charms

Renowned Feng Shui Master Mak Ling Ling will visit Ngong Ping Village at 11:45am on 21 February to distribute lucky charms and chocolate coins to guests in front of the Pavilion at Ngong Ping Village, while offering New Year blessings to all! Master Mak notes that Ngong Ping Village has an especially good New Year atmosphere with strong positive energy. Its high elevation and the close proximity to the Big Buddha helps enhance positive energy. She invites everyone to meet her at Ngong Ping Village during Chinese New Year!

Lion Dance Performances Welcome the Chinese New Year

God of Fortune Meet-and-Greet

Ngong Ping 360 has invited a professional lion dance troupe to perform and God of Fortune to meet and greet at 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm daily from 17 to 22 February in front of the Pavilion, adding festive colors to Ngong Ping Village! On 21 February, the first lion dance performance and God of Fortune Meet-and-Greet will be held earlier at 11:45 am.

One Ticket for Two Visits

Double the Fun

Starting today until 30 January, guests can purchase "Double The Ride" offer on the Ngong Ping 360 official website to enjoy two round-trip cable car rides (Standard Cabin) by March for the price of one. The offer applies to adult, child, and senior round-trip cable car (Standard Cabin) tickets, allowing guests to ride the cable car to Ngong Ping on different dates to participate in multiple New Year activities at a favorable price! Guests who use the offer will also receive lucky charms or Year of the Horse ornaments, available for redemption at Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal on-site, while supplies last! Purchase link: https://bit.ly/3Lrk4vY

The usage period of "Double The Ride" offer is from now until 31 March with the first use required in January. The offer is not applicable from 17 to 19 February. Those wishing to use the offer during 17 to 19 February can pay an additional HK$100 for round-trip cable car (Standard Cabin) at the Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal Ticketing Office. Guests must purchase the offer tickets on the Ngong Ping 360 official website at least a day in advance of their visit date.

Year of the Horse Celebration at Ngong Ping 360

Date: 24 January to 8 March, 2026

Time: 10 am to 6 pm

Location: Ngong Ping Village
"Golden Steed Welcomes the Chinese New Year": Stupa Square
"Success at the Gallop" Fortune Wheel Photo Spot: Next to the Village archway
"Golden Lucky Bag Celebrates the Chinese New Year" Giant Lucky Bag: Next to the Bodhi Tree

Renowned Feng Shui Master Mak Ling Ling Sending Blessings

Date: 21 February, 2026

Time: 11:45am

Location: In front of the Pavilion, Ngong Ping Village

Lion Dance Performances and God of Fortune Meet-and-Greet

Date: 17 to 22 February, 2026

Time: 12:30pm* and 3:30pm (two performances daily)
*The first performance on 21 February, 2026 will be held at 11:45am

Location: In front of the Pavilion, Ngong Ping Village

"Double The Ride" offer

Sales period: Until 30 January, 2026

Usage period: 6 January to 30 March, 2026 (excluding 17 to 19 February, 2026)

Original Price: Adult HK$590 Child HK$300 Senior HK$310

Discounted Price: Adult HK$295 Child HK$150 Senior HK$155

Details: Starting today until 30 January, 2026, guests can purchase "Double The Ride" offer on the Ngong Ping 360 official website to enjoy two round-trip cable car rides (Standard Cabin) for the price of one. The offer applies to adult, child, and senior round- trip cable car (Standard Cabin) tickets, allowing guests to ride the cable car to Ngong Ping on different dates to participate in multiple New Year activities at a favorable price! Guests who use the offer will also receive lucky charms or Year of the Horse ornaments, available for redemption at Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal on-site, while supplies last!

Guests must use this offer at least once within January 2026. On the day of the first ride, guests must redeem a voucher for the second ride at the ticketing hall in Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal, and present the voucher on the day of the second ride. Ngong Ping 360 staff will verify the guest name on the voucher which shall be identical to the person who uses the cable car ticket. Guests are required to present identification document to the staff for verification.

The usage period of the offer is from now until 31 March, 2026, excluding 17 to 19 February, 2026. Those wishing to use it during 17 to 19 February, 2026 can pay an additional HK$100 at the Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal Ticketing Office. on the Ngong Ping 360 official website. Purchase link: https://bit.ly/3Lrk4vY

The Chinese New Year Fireworks Display, Solely Sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, will Shine on the Victoria Harbour on February 18th

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