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Hong Kong's 'Symphony of Lights' to end after 22 years, replaced by new shows

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Hong Kong's "A Symphony of Lights" spectacle, which has illuminated Victoria Harbour nightly since 2004, will conclude its run on November 18, 2026. The decision comes as the city aims to refresh its tourism appeal after over two decades. In its place, seasonal light shows will be implemented across various districts, though an initial plan for a lighting attraction at The Peak was abandoned due to public opposition. AI

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Hong Kong's 'Symphony of Lights' to end after 22 years, replaced by new shows

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    What to look forward to as Hong Kong’s ‘Symphony of Lights’ takes its final bow

    Hong Kong’s “A Symphony of Lights”, launched in 2004 as the city sought to revive tourism after the Sars outbreak, will take its final bow on November 18, 2026 after 22 years of illuminating Victoria Harbour. The nightly spectacle will give way to seasonal light shows across diff…

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