Fireworks display, exhibitions and street carnival among highlights of HKSAR 20th anniversary celebrations (with photos)
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To celebrate the anniversary, nearly 40,000 pyrotechnic shells will be fired from five barges in Victoria Harbour on July 1 (Saturday). The 23-minute fireworks spectacular will start at 8pm and consist of eight scenes.
The show will include the 20th anniversary celebration theme song as well as brilliant displays of "China HK", the number "20" and the bauhinia flower. The iconic Hong Kong song "Under the Lion Rock" will be played while red heart-shaped smiley faces are displayed. There will also be dancing butterflies along with LED animations on the glass wall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. For enquiries on the fireworks display, please call 2591 1340.
Members of the public are encouraged to go to the event by public transport. For more information on traffic and route diversions, please refer to the notice to be released by the Transport Department later.
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More than 200 representative exhibits of the Palace Museum will be featured at the exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Hall of Mental Cultivation of The Palace Museum - Imperial Residence of Eight Emperors", showing the Hall's political, historical and cultural importance in the history of the Qing dynasty.
The Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin Dian) was the living place of the Qing emperors and the political centre of the Qing dynasty. It is one of the most visited places in the Palace Museum. As the Hall is closed for large-scale renovation, a selection of artefacts previously housed in the Hall will be exhibited on tour for the first time.
The exhibition is jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Palace Museum, and will run from June 29 (Thursday) to October 15 at the 1/F Thematic Exhibition Hall of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum in Sha Tin. The opening hours will be 10am to 6pm on Monday and Wednesday to Friday and 10am to 7pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, and it will be closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).
The admission fees are as follows:
- Standard: $20, Group: $14 and Concession: $10
- Combined ticket with the exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Longevity and Virtues: Birthday Celebrations of the Qing Emperors and Empress Dowagers" at the Hong Kong Museum of History: Standard: $30, Group: $21 and Concession: $15
- Free admission for Museum Pass holders
For details of the exhibition, please visit www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk or call 2721 0116.
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Another special exhibition to be co-presented by the LCSD and the Palace Museum is "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Longevity and Virtues: Birthday Celebrations of the Qing Emperors and Empress Dowagers", which will display 210 precious exhibits associated with the grand birthday celebrations of Emperor Kangxi, Empress Dowager Chongqing (the mother of Qianlong), Emperor Qianlong, Emperor Jiaqing and Empress Dowager Cixi.
This collection from the Palace Museum will showcase the ritual system related to the birthday celebrations of the Qing emperors and empress dowagers, and the rich culture of ancient Chinese birthday celebrations will also be presented.
Members of the public can visit the exhibition from July 2 (Sunday) to October 9 at the Special Exhibition Gallery and 1/F Main Lobby of the Hong Kong Museum of History in Tsim Sha Tsui. It will be open from 10am to 6pm on Monday and Wednesday to Friday and from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, and will be closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).
The admission fees are as follows:
- Standard: $20, Group: $14 and Concession: $10
- Combined ticket with the exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Hall of Mental Cultivation of The Palace Museum - Imperial Residence of Eight Emperors" at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum: Standard: $30, Group: $21 and Concession: $15
- Free admission for Museum Pass holders
For details of the exhibition, please visit hk.history.museum or call 2724 9042.
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The street carnival "Heritage Vogue · Hollywood Road" will be held on July 1 and 2 (Saturday and Sunday) with a series of activities such as exhibitions, workshops and performances, providing a unique opportunity for the public to experience the rich history and heritage, plus the cultural and arts ambience, of Hollywood Road.
The event will be launched at PMQ on July 1 with creative stalls, workshops and music performances as well as the sale of local snacks. On July 2, the event will also take place on the section of Hollywood Road from Aberdeen Street through to the junction with Wyndham Street and will include a cheongsam show, street dances, singing and music performances, guided tours, sketching activities, workshops, exhibitions and more.
The non-profit-making organisations that run the Batch I and II projects of the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme will also host activities at their own marquees along the road, enabling the public to learn more about the current uses and services of revitalised historic buildings.
Route maps are being distributed at various locations in the territory. During the event period, Hollywood Road pamphlets, route maps and magnetic badges will be distributed at the visitor information counters on Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Row on a first-come, first-served basis. For details, please visit www.heritage.gov.hk or call 2848 6230.
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Another street carnival will take place in Kowloon. The "Made in Hong Kong" Street Carnival will be held on July 1 (Saturday) from noon to 9pm at Cheung Yee Street (next to D2 Place) in Lai Chi Kok. Visitors can enjoy seven hours of continuous stage performances including music, singing, dancing, magic and clown shows as well as booth games and food and beverage stalls.
"Made in Hong Kong" Summer Fun will be held concurrently at D2 Place One and D2 Place Two from July 1 to August 31 from noon to 9pm. A variety of programmes will be presented such as a bus model exhibition, an indoor food and beverage street, an exhibition of Lai Chi Kok history and a number of local brands and more.
Admission is free for both of the events. For details, please visit www.d2place.com/madeinhongkong or call 3620 3098 or 2557 7988.
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The following events featuring a wide array of programmes will be held next weekend to celebrate the HKSAR's 20th anniversary. All activities will have free admission and no registration is required.
| Event | Date, Time and Venue | Programme | Enquiries |
| "Innovation in Science and Technology, Realization of our Dreams" Exhibition |
June 29 to July 2, 10am to 9pm; Victoria Park, Causeway Bay | An exhibition on the Long March 1 rocket and the Tianzhou 1 spaceship, a modern robot display and more | 3652 5700 |
| HK20 - Lan Kwai Fong Handover Anniversary Party |
June 30, 5pm to 11.30pm; Lan Kwai Fong, Central | Stage performances, dancing, performances by the Hong Kong Police Pipe Band, interactive games and more | 2523 8010 |
| Yau Tsim Mong Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR | July 1, 1pm to 5pm; MacPherson Playground, Mong Kok | Mini-electric vehicle experience, variety show, lion dance and more | 2782 3686 |
| Get Energised @20A Kwai Tsing Celebration Party | July 1, 1pm to 10pm; Tsing Yi Sports Centre | Virtual reality games, handicraft booths, elite athletes sharing session, sports trials and more | 2494 4547 |
| Splish Splash@Tin Yip Road Park | July 1, 9.30am to 12.30pm; artificial turf pitch of Tin Yip Road Park, Tin Shui Wai | Giant inflatable water slide, water-fun maze, shaking boats, water game booths and more | 2478 4342 |
| Tsuen Wan Carnival in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR | July 1, 12pm to 6pm; Sky Dome Atrium, Level 1, D‧Park, Tsuen Wan | Virtual reality games, stage performance, game booths and more | 5343 2158 |
| 觀塘區各界慶祝香港特別行政區成立二十周年 欣賞香港系列活動 (Chinese title only) | July 1, 12.30pm to 7pm; Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre, Wo Lok Estate Badminton Court, Kai Yip Estate Basketball Court, Lok Wah Estate Community Centre and more (11 locations in total in Kwun Tong) | Concerts and game booths | 2342 6860 |
| 中西區慶回歸嘉年華 (Chinese title only) | July 1, 2.45pm to 5.30pm; Sheung Wan Cultural Square | Music and dance performances, game booths, magic show, lion dance and more | 2541 8785 |
| Free Ride Day on Star Ferry | July 2; Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier, Central Pier No. 7 and Wan Chai Ferry Pier | Passengers can take a free Star Ferry ride on the Tsim Sha Tsui-Central route or the Tsim Sha Tsui-Wan Chai route | 2367 7065 |
| 文化交匯‧認識一帶一路‧回歸二十周年新里程嘉年華 (Chinese title only) |
July 2, 11am to 1.30pm; Piazza, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui | Game booths, stage performances and more | 2397 1822 |
| The Hong Kong Wan Chai District Association Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Dragon Chinese Traditional Culture Carnival | July 2, 4pm to 9pm; Southorn Playground, Wan Chai | Traditional fire dragon dance performance, game booths and more | 2877 6788 |
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To share the joy of the 20th anniversary, the HKSAR Government is joining hands with different sectors to organise a wide variety of activities and events under the theme "Together · Progress · Opportunity".
Altogether, more than 900 events and activities will be staged by the Government and different sectors until the end of 2017.
For full details and updates on the 20th anniversary celebrations and events, please visit www.hksar20.gov.hk.
Ends/Sunday, June 25, 2017
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