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The Year of the Horse got off to a spectacular start in Hong Kong with a packed programme of events attracting local residents and visitors to enjoy the Chinese New Year holiday. Highlights included the International Chinese New Year Night Parade (Feb 17) in Tsim Sha Tsui, where nearly 60 floats and performing groups thrilled the crowd; the 23-minute Year of the Horse Fireworks Display (Feb 18) that lit up Victoria Harbour with dazzling festive scenes; and the Year of the Horse Raceday (Feb 19) at Sha Tin Racecourse. Elsewhere, families enjoyed a traditional meal, visited temples and attended the Well-wishing Festival to ensure a blessed year ahead. Kung Hei Fat Choy!

Hong Kong Welcomes the Chinese New Year of the Horse

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The Year of the Horse got off to a spectacular start in Hong Kong with a packed programme of events attracting local residents and visitors to enjoy the Chinese New Year holiday. Highlights included the International Chinese New Year Night Parade (Feb 17) in Tsim Sha Tsui, where nearly 60 floats and performing groups thrilled the crowd; the 23-minute Year of the Horse Fireworks Display (Feb 18) that lit up Victoria Harbour with dazzling festive scenes; and the Year of the Horse Raceday (Feb 19) at Sha Tin Racecourse. Elsewhere, families enjoyed a traditional meal, visited temples and attended the Well-wishing Festival to ensure a blessed year ahead. Kung Hei Fat Choy!
Category
Spotlight
Photo Date
20 Feb 2026
Resolution (in pixels)
4625 x 3326
Price
$ 24
Photo ID
1324722
    
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