HKTB Reveals Details of Drone Show This Saturday A Celebration of Traditional Festival with Giant Bun Tower and “Lucky Buns” Sending Good Wishes from the Sky

Following its announcement of the upcoming drone show to be held on 11 May (this Saturday), the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today released the details of the show, including the design. In celebration of the two major traditional festivities of the Birthday of Buddha and Cheung Chau Bun Festival next week, the show will be themed around the two festivals and will showcase the traditional features, adding festive ambience to the city and sending blessings to locals and visitors.

11 May drone show – Giant “lucky buns” hover above Wan Chai waterfront to send blessings

The drone show will begin at 8pm above the coastal area in Wan Chai and will last for about 10 minutes. The show features 1,000 drones transitioning into multiple dynamic scenes of the festivities, including the giant “lucky buns”, flower boards of the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, and other festive elements.

(Mock-up photos)

A 3D bun tower measuring about 60m stands about 4 times the traditional bun tower. A 30m giant lucky bun tops the tower.	The flower board is one of the focuses of the annual Bun Festival. The nightscape will recreate this sophisticated craftmanship with the modern drones.
The auspicious dancing lion brings a touch of happiness to the performance.	The show also features the tradition of temple visits to spread the message of peace.

Vantage points

Location of the performance: Wan Chai HarbourChill and Water Sports and Recreation Precinct* (note: viewing of the performance will be hindered in some locations along the coast of Wan Chai. The performance cannot be viewed from the Kowloon side) * Music and sound effects available at the location Note: Crowd control measures will be implemented by the police on site or in the vicinity on the day of the performance. Please follow the instructions of police officers on site.

A sweet treat for celebration

On the performance night (11 May), HKTB will give away ice creams to the public on ice-cream trucks from 6-8pm as a treat for celebration near the entrance of the Wan Chai Pier (see map for location). (One ice cream each on first-come, first-served basis while stock lasts).

Stay tuned to HKTB’s website for the latest announcement

As the staging of the drone show is subject to actual weather conditions on the performance day, HKTB advises the public to keep themselves updated on the latest arrangements on the websites of HKTB (https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/index.html) and relevant authorities.