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The Lunar New Year fireworks display, sponsored by Hong Kong Commerce, Industry & Professionals Association and co-ordinated by the Home Affairs Bureau, will light up the sky over Victoria Harbour at 8pm next Monday (January 30).
A total of 23,888 pieces of firing shells will be discharged in the display from three barges in a 23-minute extravaganza comprising 10 scenes.
The display can be seen from many vantage points on both sides of the harbour, including Mid-levels, Central District, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Hung Hom Bypass. However, part of Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza will be closed due to construction work.
To increase their enjoyment, viewers are invited to tune to Radio Television Hong Kong Radio Four (FM 97.6 - 98.9) for synchronised music.
People are urged to help keep public areas clean and to show respect for public property. They should also show consideration in order to make the event a safe one.
Ends/Friday, January 27, 2006
Issued at HKT 12:40
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