Hong Kong cancels 2026 New Year's Eve Fireworks

(ECNS) -- The 2026 Hong Kong New Year's Eve Fireworks will be replaced with a countdown event in Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Tourism Board announced Wednesday.

Photo taken on Feb. 11, 2024 shows Hong Kong New Year's Eve Fireworks in Victoria Harbour. (File ohoto/China News Service)

The board said the event aims to convey positive energy and wishes of care and safety to residents and visitors, as the city welcomes a new year.

(By Gong Weiwei)