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National Day Fireworks Display to be held at 9pm on October 1 (with photos)
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     The National Day fireworks display will light up Victoria Harbour at 9pm on Sunday night (October 1) to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

     A total of 31 888 firing shells will be discharged in the display from four barges in a 23-minute extravaganza. The event is co-ordinated by the Home Affairs Bureau and sponsored by the Hong Kong Commerce and Industry Associations Limited.

     The fireworks display will consist of eight scenes with different themes. Highlights include the fourth scene, "Journey", with "golden magic balls" symbolising the full moon and family reunion. The sixth scene, "Love in Hong Kong", features a "3D heart" fireworks effect, to be displayed for the first time in Hong Kong and symbolising that love brings us together. The fireworks display will reach its climax in the final scene, "Joyful", with the fast and rhythmic firing of shells at different levels arranged in birthday cake patterns.

     The display can be seen from many vantage points on both sides of the harbour including Tsim Sha Tsui, the Mid-levels, Central, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay.

     To make the fireworks display even more enjoyable, viewers are invited to tune to Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 4 (FM 97.6 to 98.9) for synchronised music.

     People are urged to help keep public areas clean and to show respect for public property. They are also urged to show consideration in order to make the event a safe one.
 
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The National Day fireworks display will be held in Victoria Harbour at 9pm on October 1. The display will consist of eight scenes. Photo shows the fourth scene, "Journey".
The National Day fireworks display will be held in Victoria Harbour at 9pm on October 1. The display will consist of eight scenes. Photo shows the sixth scene, "Love in Hong Kong".
The National Day fireworks display will be held in Victoria Harbour at 9pm on October 1. The display will consist of eight scenes. Photo shows the final scene, "Joyful".