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Written by: Chen Jiayi
2020-12-04 15:42
Last update date: 2020-12-04 15:52
As the fourth wave of new crown pneumonia is struck, the government has tightened a number of social distancing measures. The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced today (4th) that based on the consideration of social distancing, there will be no New Year’s Eve fireworks countdown this year. There are still restrictions on entry. There will be no Chinese New Year float parade.
As for Hong Kong's colorful winter parade, due to the need to maintain social distancing, there will be no Christmas tree in the Statue Square this year.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced that, based on the consideration of maintaining social distancing, the countdown will be eliminated.
(Data Picture/Photo by Yu Junliang)
The "Hong Kong Colorful Winter Parade" was originally scheduled to be held from today (4th) to January 3rd next year. The HKTB announced that due to the need to maintain social distancing, there will be no Christmas tree erected at Statue Square in Central this year, but a virtual In this version of Christmas Town, citizens and tourists can sit at home and learn to make different types of handcrafts, such as Christmas wreaths and candlesticks, and feel the festive atmosphere.
However, in addition to Christmas, New Year's Eve and Lunar New Year celebrations also have an impact.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board stated that due to social distancing considerations, there will be no New Year's Eve fireworks countdown on both sides of the Victoria Harbour this year.
Float parade is not being held. Another event that combines "online + offline" is being conceived
Regarding the 2021 Chinese New Year celebrations, the HKTB stated that many famous teams from all over the world have come to Hong Kong in the "New Year International Parade" and attracted many tourists. However, there are still restrictions on entry due to the epidemic and it is currently difficult to invite foreigners. The team came to Hong Kong to perform. After careful consideration, the HKTB decided not to hold a float parade. However, it is conceiving a combination of "online + offline" event. Details will be announced later.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board stated that it had previously used the "online + offline" model to hold the "Hong Kong Wine and Food Tour", and the response was good. The "Online Master Class" has so far been viewed by nearly 500,000 people, and many participating hotels And restaurants also reported that the sales volume of delivery and takeout set meals was better than expected.
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