HKTB “Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade” Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Dazzling Performances and Spectacular Floats
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The highly anticipated Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) lit up Tsim Sha Tsui tonight (29 January) with an exuberant celebration to mark the first day of the Chinese New Year. The parade featured nine spectacular floats and 46 performing groups from across the globe, including stars from overseas talent shows and awardwinning troupes from international competitions. The spellbinding performances delighted crowds of spectators and brought locals and visitors together to usher in the Year of the Snake in dramatic, joyful style.
Global Performing Groups Showcase Talents to Captivate Locals and Visitors
New Year Travel Guide Launched to Plan Festive Adventures The HKTB has compiled a rundown of New Year entertainment in The Ultimate Guide to Chinese New Year in Hong Kong – a one-stop webpage featuring an array of celebratory events across the city. Highlights include the sensational fireworks display, the thrilling Chinese New Year Raceday, and the prestigious Chinese New Year Cup football match on the second, third and fourth days of Chinese New Year respectively. Together with details of temple visits for blessings and other festive activities at popular attractions, the guide guarantees residents and visitors alike can fully immerse themselves in the city’s packed and absorbing calendar of festive events.
The Ultimate Guide to Chinese New Year in Hong Kong is on the HKTB’s website at: https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what-s-new/events/chinese-new-year.html
The HKTB is also teaming up with the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival to spread the excitement of the parade even further afield this year. From 30 January to 13 February, several beautifully decorated floats will go on display in Lam Tsuen Wishing Square in Tai Po. Groups from Mainland and overseas who participated in the parade will present upgraded versions of their performances in the square on the second and third days of the Chinese New Year, while some will also perform at shopping malls around the city. Don’t miss your chance to experience these extraordinary shows.
Schedule of Celebratory Events Linked to the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade
* Mainland and International Performing Groups at the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival Dates: 30 - 31 January 2025 (second and third days of Chinese New Year) Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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