Board chairman Peter Lam said on Tuesday it’s time to bring the curtain down on “A Symphony of Lights”, which has thrilled millions of locals and visitors alike since 2004.
“A Symphony of Lights, which has accompanied us in Hong Kong for 22 years, will perform its final show… with added pyrotechnic elements to commemorate this meaningful moment,” he said.
“As for other light and projection shows, we will continue to roll them out gradually next year.”
Financial Secretary Paul Chan, who announced a string of initiatives in this year’s budget to enhance the city’s tourism appeal, has said the long-running show will be replaced by “light festivals across various locations at different times of the year”.
Meanwhile, Lam said revellers can look forward to Hong Kong WinterFest, which will run from November 18 to January 5.
He said that the annual Christmas and New Year celebrations will be the biggest ever.
Under “Winter Wonderland”, three festive installations will go up in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay, including a 22-metre Christmas tree at Statue Square Gardens.
The traditional New Year’s Eve countdown will culminate in a fireworks display over Victoria Harbour.
There will also be shopping and dining discounts.
