The Chinese New Year Night Parade will Kick off at 8 pm on February 17th with the Theme of "Best Fortune, World Party"

In celebration of the Year of the Horse, which symbolises strength, success, and positive momentum in traditional Chinese culture, Hong Kong is preparing to usher in the Chinese New Year with a spectacular event on the first evening of the year in Tsim Sha Tsui. This occasion will feature a vibrant parade adorned with horse-inspired floats, accompanied by exciting performances from local and international troupes, creating a dynamic start to the Year of the Horse. This dazzling and energetic traditional festival celebration will highlight Hong Kong’s rich multicultural appeal and extend heartfelt wishes to visitors from around the world.

The Chinese New Year Night Parade will kick off at 8 pm on February 17th, Photo source: FB of the Hong Kong Tourism Board

The dazzling and exciting float parade, Photo source: FB of the Hong Kong Tourism Board

The celebration kicks off with a variety of street performances starting at 6 pm, including lion dance, dragon dance, freestyle jump rope, street dance, magic, etc.

The upcoming performance, Photo source: FB of the Hong Kong Tourism Board

The upcoming performance, Photo source: FB of the Hong Kong Tourism Board

As for the float parade, it will start at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui, proceed along Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road, and finish at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel.

The photo-worthy floats, Photo source: FB of the Hong Kong Tourism Board

The photo-worthy floats, Photo source: FB of the Hong Kong Tourism Board

The photo-worthy floats, Photo source: FB of the Hong Kong Tourism Board

After the parade, some of the floats will be on display at the Kai Tak Sports Park from the second to the tenth day of the Chinese New Year.

The parade route, Photo source: FB of the Hong Kong Tourism Board

Dr. Peter Lam Kin-ngok, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, said that the Chinese New Year Night Parade has been held for 30 years, which has become a world-class event attracting many tourists every year, through the efforts of many parties. The Hong Kong Tourism Board will seize the peak period of the Chinese New Year, collaborating with industries to promote the glamour of Hong Kong and attract tourists from different regions to visit and experience the festive atmosphere.

Although the Chinese New Year holiday has passed, the Hong Kong Science Museum is still full of festive joy. Recently, a netizen shared on their social platform that the exhibits at the museum's permanent exhibition, "Extinction · Resilience" had been decorated for the celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Photo source: FB image

The Exhibits have been Equipped with Festive Decorations

The arctic fox statue wears a vibrant red and white lion dance headdress, with a pair of knitted tangerines resting nearby. Another statue of a goat is also adorned with oranges, adding to the festive décor. Meanwhile, the lifelike animatronic Tyrannosaurus “Paul” playfully “holds” festive hanging charms and sways its body, bringing the scene to life and capturing everyone’s attention.

The arctic fox statue wears a vibrant red and white lion dance headdress. Photo source: FB image

The lifelike animatronic Tyrannosaurus “Paul” playfully “holds” festive hanging charms and sways its body. Photo source: FB image

The Exhibits have been Personally Decorated by the Staff

Such eye-catching decorations were thoughtfully installed by the staff of the Hong Kong Science Museum. The museum explained on social media that some of its exhibits would be adorned with Chinese New Year elements to create festive photo opportunities for visitors every year. The highlight exhibit, the lifelike animatronic Tyrannosaurus "Paul", has been "holding" festive hanging charms to extend New Year greetings to the public for consecutive years, which has become a Chinese New Year celebration tradition in the museum.

The eye-catching decorations were thoughtfully installed by the staff of the Hong Kong Science Museum. Photo source: FB image

Netizens Left Comments on Social Media and Praised the Museum's Creativity

Related photos and videos have gone viral online, with netizens leaving comments and praising the museum's creativity. Some said the strong festive atmosphere has turned the museum into a must-visit attraction in Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year. Some said "Paul" looked quite energetic and joyful with the decorations, while others even came up with some "inner monologues" for "Paul", such as "Rex: Wu~~~~Kung Hei Fat Choy!", "I wish you boundless energy!!!! Roar!!!!" The series of playful Chinese New Year decorations has not only added a festive touch to the exhibition, but also showcased the museum's people-friendly approach to blending education with entertainment.