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Hong Kong Cancels Fireworks, Plans New Year Countdown Celebration

12/18/2025

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Hong Kong will cancel its New Year’s Eve fireworks display at Victoria Harbour due to the deadly Tai Po fire last month.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced the countdown will take place at the Chater Road pedestrian zone in Central to convey positive energy and blessings for the new year.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki led a meeting on arrangements for welcoming visitors during the New Year celebrations, after the Tai Po fire on November 26 lasted 43 hours and caused at least 160 deaths, six missing, and nearly 5,000 residents displaced.

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Hong Kong will cancel its New Year’s Eve fireworks display at Victoria Harbour due to the deadly Tai Po fire last month.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced the countdown will take place at the Chater Road pedestrian zone in Central to convey positive energy and blessings for the new year.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki led a meeting on arrangements for welcoming visitors during the New Year celebrations, after the Tai Po fire on November 26 lasted 43 hours and caused at least 160 deaths, six missing, and nearly 5,000 residents displaced.