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Hong Kong cancels Peak lighting attraction amid public outcry

Hong Kong has decided to cancel a planned lighting attraction at The Peak following significant public backlash. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Tourism Board determined that the project was not essential after evaluating a scaled-down version. Despite revisions to reduce the number of lights and locations, authorities acknowledged that public concerns remained unaddressed. AI

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Hong Kong cancels Peak lighting attraction amid public outcry

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Denise Tsang ·

    Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcry

    Hong Kong authorities have scrapped a controversial plan to install decorative lights along a scenic trail on The Peak to increase the city’s nighttime tourism appeal following a public outcry, promising to restore the natural landscape as soon as possible. The Culture, Sports an…