The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade was Successfully Held in Tsim Sha Tsui, Showcasing Magnificent Floats and Exciting Performances

The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, organized by the Tourism Board, featured a parade of 12 floats and 46 local and international performance troupes in Tsim Sha Tsui at 8 pm.

The Cathay's float, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The float of Cathay opened the parade, with a huge number 80 to symbolize the enterprise's 80th anniversary.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club's float, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The Hong Kong Jockey Club's float, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The Hong Kong Jockey Club's float, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

Equestrian representatives waving to the audience on the Hong Kong Jockey Club's float. Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The float of the Hong Kong Jockey Club followed, with equestrian representatives waving to the audience.

The float of McDonald's Hong Kong, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The float of McDonald's Hong Kong, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The float of McDonald's Hong Kong, participating in the parade for the first time, drew design inspiration from the iconic train installation of McDonald’s Sha Tin New Town Plaza restaurant in the 1980s, evoking collective memories for Hong Kong residents.

The Hong Kong Brand Toy Association' float, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The float of Hong Kong Disneyland, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The popular cartoon character LABUBU also participated in the parade for the first time, appearing on the float of the Hong Kong Brand Toy Association. The float of Hong Kong Disneyland featured the well-known Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Duffy, and LinaBell.

The Ocean Park Corporation's float, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The Ocean Park Corporation's float, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The Ocean Park Corporation's float featured not only the lovely pandas, but also the Park's iconic Ocean Express, cable cars, and Ferris wheel, alongside Whiskers & Friends and adorable animal ambassadors, wishing everyone success and endless joy in the Year of the Horse.

Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

Many citizens and tourists enjoyed the parade along Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.

The performance of Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The performance of FierS à Cheval, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The performance of Ballet Victor Campos, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

The performance of China Hong Kong Para Dance Sport Association, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

Multiple performance troupes from local and international locations participated in the parade, including the Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe, FierS à Cheval, Ballet Victor Campos, and China Hong Kong Para Dance Sport Association, etc.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board's float, Photo source: Screenshot of the Tourism Board's YT video

After appreciating the parade, local residents and visitors both praised it.

Mr. Chung, a resident, described the parade this year as top-notch, especially mentioning the agile and energetic movements of the performers with horse-themed make-up. Ms. Tsui, another resident, said the parade's atmosphere was wonderful, making her feel the recovering vitality of Hong Kong's urban life, which was the reason for her to stay in Hong Kong for the Chinese New Year this year.

Some tourists from the Taiwan region specifically brought small folding chairs to watch the parade with families and friends, expressing the joy of experiencing Hong Kong's unique Chinese New Year celebrations and the excitement of reliving childhood memories. They praised the McDonald's float as adorable. Mr. Zheng, a tourist from Shaanxi Province, described the parade as spectacular, featuring both traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances as well as international performances with Spanish, Indian, and other countries' styles, enabling him to feel a strong festive atmosphere in Hong Kong.

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.