A breathtaking drone light show to mark the upcoming Chinese New Year was staged in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday evening, creating unforgettable experiences for many revelers.
As night fell, all eyes turned skyward as 2,026 drones lit up the sky over the iconic Victoria Harbor for a spectacular farewell to the old year and welcome to the new. Themed "Galloping into the Spring," the drone show combined modern aerial choreography with classical Chinese motifs.
The performance opened with a radiant golden Chinese character for "horse", followed by vivid scenes of galloping horses, bursting fireworks, glowing festive lanterns, and iconic landmarks, including Lion Rock, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, and the Bauhinia sculpture of the HKSAR.
The display symbolized not only the dynamism and resilience of Hong Kong, but also the city's integration into the country's broader development, galloping forward toward a brighter future.
The fusion of traditional New Year imagery and cutting-edge technology drew waves of applause and awe-struck viewers, many stopping to take photos and videos of the luminous spectacle.
Drone light show marking upcoming Chinese New Year staged in Hong Kong
Some Japanese people said on Thursday that the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must firmly uphold the pacifist constitution.
Their remarks came after French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Japan from Tuesday to Thursday.
Attending a joint press conference with Takaichi on Wednesday, Macron emphasized that France and Japan have agreed on the importance of on the importance of quickly de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East and upholding international law.
Many saw this as a response to a strongly worded post by U.S. President Donald Trump on social media, which criticized France for refusing to cooperate with the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Some locals in Tokyo expressed their opposition to Japan's involvement in any war, but said Japan could offer help when the conflict in the Middle East ends.
"I think that Prime Minister Takaichi could offer support, provided that we wouldn't get involved in an armed conflict, such as minesweeping operations at sea, as Japan has the best minesweeping technology in the world," said a resident in Tokyo.
"I'm not entirely sure what consequences will follow Trump's demands. There may be additional tariffs, among other things. Our constitution prohibits [Japan's] from getting involved in war, and Prime Minister Takaichi should uphold this principle," said another resident.
Tokyo residents urge PM Takaichi to uphold pacifist constitution
