Hong Kong: Hundreds of thousands gathered in Hong Kong to welcome the New Year with a stunning fireworks display titled “The Symphony of Happiness.” The festivities began at 11 pm, featuring coordinated fireworks and an impressive array of live performances.
As the clock struck midnight, a spectacular 12-minute fireworks show illuminated the night, introducing new visual effects. With improved transportation and crowd control measures in place, revelers embraced a lively start to 2025, rekindling the city’s vibrant spirit after years of more restrained celebrations.
Fireworks light up Victoria Harbour
The night sky over Victoria Harbour transformed into a stunning canvas of light and shadow. It showcased a breathtaking firework musical. The fireworks display dazzled with four striking effects, including a first-ever feature for Hong Kong, illuminating the skyline of Victoria Harbour. A giant countdown clock was displayed on the wall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Revellers enjoyed live performances along the Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s viewing deck in Tsim Sha Tsui.
The 12-minute fireworks show began at midnight, featuring several new elements never seen before in Hong Kong. Inspired by the five natural elements in Chinese culture—fire, earth, wood, water and metal—the spectacle included a segment in the metal section, “The Propitious Clouds,” which showcased rainbow-coloured smoke and silver fireworks, marking a city first.
Artists perform at countdown
The music and dance show on the viewing deck featured local boy band Mirror, Cantopop girl group Collar and Canadian pop duo Crash Adams. These artists also appeared at the countdown event. Mirror, a 12-man band, rose to fame during the pandemic after winning ViuTV’s Good Night Show – King Maker. Collar gained popularity for their catchy songs and energetic performances. Crash Adams, known for their 11 million YouTube followers, had earlier performed in Hong Kong at events like the AIA Carnival and YouTube Music Night.
The fireworks were visible from prime spots including the West Kowloon Cultural District and Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, with live broadcasts available on social media and TV. Weather conditions were cool and dry, transitioning to cloudy overnight.
