"Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display Lit up the Night Sky over the Victoria Harbour

The "Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display lit up Victoria Harbour for 23 thrilling minutes, launching 31,888 fireworks in total. Large crowds of residents and tourists watched from both sides of the Victoria Harbour, counting down together before the display began, creating a high-spirited atmosphere.

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The fireworks display attracted large crowds of residents and tourists. Photo source: offered by the reader of Bastille Post

The display was presented in eight distinctive scenes, bursting with symbolic Chinese New Year images, with the accompaniment of Chinese New Year songs and popular songs to deliver New Year's blessings. The opening scene, "Galloping into the New Year", featured a high-density burst of fireworks resembling galloping horses charging forward, setting an energetic tone for the show. Following that, a series of fireworks in the shape of distinctive auspicious symbols, such as gold ingots, the Chinese character for "good fortune," and hearts, etc., were discharged. Additionally, the patterns of horseshoe, "HKJC," and "WIN", embodying the elements of sponsor, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, also lit up the night sky, symbolizing a promising start to the Year of the Horse and best wishes for good fortune for all.

The heart shape fireworks, Photo source: Threads @ fai12091

The fireworks in the "WIN" pattern

The spectacular fireworks display

The grand finale, "Triumphant Achievement", featured majestic crown-shaped fireworks followed by a rapid-fire sequence of high-density bursts, eliciting cheers and applause from the audience.

The fireworks display lit up the night sky over the Victoria Harbour.

Some residents said they hadn't watched fireworks on site for many years. Viewing the patterns of galloping horses on the LED screen of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre across the harbor, they felt like the Hong Kong people could be brave enough to keep running forward in the coming year. In their eyes, the most memorable scene was the grand finale, which they described as decorating the night sky with thousands of dazzling stars.

The fireworks display has left a deep impression on both residents and tourists.

The impressive fireworks display

A tourist from Xi'an Province said it was his first time watching fireworks in Hong Kong. He especially loved the grand finale. Besides the spectacular fireworks, the energetic music on site also made him excited, letting him feel that the trip to Hong Kong was well worth it.

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.

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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.