For the first time, the signature “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will go online this New Year’s Eve (31 December 2020),. Everyone around the world can join in the celebration wherever they are located using their mobile phones or via computers.
The HKTB’s website (discoverhongkong.com) and social media platforms (Facebook and YouTube) will begin showing a live countdown clock at 11pm (HKT) and 11:30pm (HKT) respectively. Once the clock strikes midnight, a two-minute video showing Victoria Harbour in all its glory as well as iconic landmarks in Hong Kong will follow, along with festive greetings sending blessings to the world. In addition to ushering in the New Year with people worldwide, it will also send the message that Hong Kong remains vibrant as ever in the New Year.
The HKTB invites the global media to simulcast the “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” and spread hopes and joy throughout the world.
This year’s “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” will go online to usher in 2021 with people worldwide. Once the clock strikes midnight, a two-minute video will be shown on HKTB’s website and social media platforms, sending blessings to the world.
Below are details on how you can watch online:
| HKTB Website | |
| URL | https://www.discoverhongkong/countdown |
| Livestreaming time | 31 Dec 2020, 23:00-24:02 Hong Kong Time (GMT15:00-16:02) |
| Social Media Platforms | |
| https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverHongKong | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/hongkong/ |
| Livestreaming time | 31 Dec 2020, 23:30-24:02 Hong Kong Time (GMT15:30-16:02) |
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