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Written by: Zheng Cuibi, Zhang Jiamin, Lao Manyi
2020-12-31 23:39
Last update date: 2021-01-01 02:04
Under the influence of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the New Year’s Eve fireworks countdown event was cancelled. The festive atmosphere on the market was not good. Most shops were closed. Many citizens also said that they would buy takeaways and go home. In the new year, compared with the past, the crowds are significantly smaller, and Victoria Harbour will no longer be "compelled."
The Tourism Board will hold a countdown online and broadcast a short New Year's Eve. "Hong Kong 01" will also broadcast the situation across Hong Kong and Kowloon to welcome the public in 2021.
Despite the limited gathering order, many people still gather on the waterfront of Tsim Sha Tsui, counting down to 2021.
Many citizens said that they hoped that the epidemic would end in the new year and they could travel abroad again; when another girl was interviewed, she chanted that she would meet a handsome boyfriend.
Situation in Tsim Sha Tsui on New Year's Eve 2020
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The HKTB will broadcast a 2-minute pre-production short film
Starting at 11 o’clock tonight, the HKTB’s website and YouTube channel will activate the countdown clock, and the countdown clock on the HKTB’s Facebook page will also start at 11:30 PM. The public can access the above platforms at any time. The countdown clock enters New Year's Day together.
At the moment of New Year’s Day, the HKTB’s website, YouTube channel and Facebook page will immediately send a 2-minute pre-made short video showing the view of Victoria Harbour’s fireworks and landmarks on both sides of the strait, and then add different wishes in post-production. The effects are rich, and the dynamic electronic music and orchestral music are mixed to cheer the citizens of Hong Kong and people all over the world.
After nightfall, Tsim Sha Tsui still has a constant flow of people. Many families wander around the waterfront. Some citizens buy takeout to the waterfront and sit on the ground to eat.
The live broadcast constantly reminds that there is no countdown event on New Year’s Eve, and no groups of more than two people must gather. The distance between groups must be 1.5 meters. Offenders can be prosecuted.
In addition, many citizens wear LED lighting accessories to welcome the new year.
Some students said that they counted down when they went out with friends in the first year. They felt that there were many people on the street, but there was no festive atmosphere. They hoped that their studies would improve in the new year.
Near midnight, many people gathered at the cultural center facing the sea. The police were there to announce that there was no special event on New Year's Eve and asked the crowd to leave.
On New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2020, government posters urged citizens to stay at home and refrain from participating in festive gatherings.
(Photo by Luo Guohui)
Lan Kwai Fong on New Year's Eve 2020
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At night, there was a sparse flow of people on Causeway Bay Street, and most shops were closed.
As restaurants are not allowed to eat in the evening market, many citizens have take-out and supermarket shopping bags.
Citizen Mr. Li said that he planned to spend the street with his girlfriend tonight. He also said that there are few people on the street and the festive atmosphere is not good.
He said that he feels that 2020 is not going well, and he can only rely on online learning even in class; looking forward to the new year, he hopes that the epidemic will end as soon as possible.
Situation of Tamar Park on New Year's Eve 2020
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Situation in Tsim Sha Tsui on New Year's Eve 2020
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Tai Mo Shan situation on New Year's Eve 2020
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Victoria Park and Causeway Bay on New Year's Eve 2020
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