Hong Kong welcomes 2025 as hundreds of thousands gather for harbour fireworks
[South China Morning Post] - 12/31/2024
Themed ‘The Symphony of Happiness’, New Year countdown celebration began at 11pm with four sets of fireworks and star-studded musical and dance performance.
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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