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21:45, 01-Jul-2017
Hong Kong fireworks show united spirit, diversified cultures
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A spectacular fireworks extravaganza was held in Hong Kong as part of the activities to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its return to China.
The 23-minute show adopted multimedia elements including LED screens, beam lights, and music to highlight its theme, "Finding new opportunities after two decades of returning to China."
CGTN Photo
CGTN Photo
Of multi-shaped fireworks blooming over the skyscrapers, some featured the smiley faces, flowers, hearts in blazing fireworks glory.
During the eight-segment show, a wide range of music, from English songs to local pops, were played as a background.
Thousands of people admired the fireworks show, starting at 8:00 p.m. local time over the Victoria Harbour.
CGTN Photo
CGTN Photo
The show stretched 1,250 meters in length with nearly 40,000 pyrotechnic shells fired from five barges.
Costing some 12 million HK dollars, it is the most expensive fireworks display since 1997.
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