New Year  New World – Countdown Celebrations Fact Sheet

Organiser

 Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)

Title Sponsor

 New World Development Company Limited

Details

 Date: Monday, 31 December 2012  Venue: The Countdown Celebrations Officiating Ceremony will take place on the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC) Viewing Deck.  Time: The pyrotechnic show will begin at midnight and last for eight minutes.

Participating Buildings

 Hong Kong Island (pyrotechnics will be launched from the rooftops of the buildings) o Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) o Harbour Centre o o o Hopewell Centre o Harcourt House

 Kowloon (a laser show will be co-ordinated with the pyrotechnic show) o K11

Theme and Features of the Pyrotechnic Show

Theme New Year  New World New Elements  This year’s edition will be the biggest in scale in the event’s history.  For the first time, the HKCEC will be featured as the focal point.  For the first time, both land- and sea-based pyrotechnics will be launched. The pyrotechnics will be launched in three layers: 1. Victoria Harbour 2. HKCEC 3. The other five participating buildings in  The pyrotechnics will be synchronised and evolve with theme music.  For the first time, pyrotechnics with special firecrackers and whistle-like sound effects will be used to enhance the excitement. Theme Music Produced by renowned music producer and composer Mr Chiu Tsang Hei 1

“Make a Wish on  Every 15 minutes starting from 11:00pm, a pyrotechnic display a Shooting Star” will be launched from the rooftops of the six participating Session buildings in Wan Chai (the HKCEC, Harbour Centre, Immigration Tower, Revenue Tower, Hopewell Centre and Harcourt House), lighting up the sky with “shooting stars”.  The stars will come in four colours to symbolise good wishes in four areas: - Silver for career - Green for health - Gold for fortune - Red for love

Event Rundown

Time Activity 11:00pm  A silver-themed pyrotechnic display from atop the six participating buildings on Hong Kong Island symbolising wishes for career success.  New Year blessings will appear on the giant LED screen on the façade of the HKCEC. 11:15pm  A green-themed pyrotechnic display from atop the six participating buildings on Hong Kong Island symbolising wishes for good health.  Music and dance performances begin on the HKCC Viewing Deck and will be projected onto the façade of the HKCC. 11:30pm  A gold-themed pyrotechnic display from atop the six participating buildings on Hong Kong Island symbolising wishes for good fortune. 11:45pm  A red-themed pyrotechnic display from atop the six participating buildings on Hong Kong Island symbolising wishes for good luck in love.  The event will be broadcast live on Television Broadcasts Limited’s (TVB) Jade Channel. 11:59:00pm  The numerical countdown in LED lights commences on the façade of the HKCEC. 11:59:40pm  The Countdown Celebrations Officiating Ceremony begins. 11:59:50pm  The numerical countdown of the last 10 seconds of 2012 in LED lights commences on the façade of the HKCEC.  A numeric pyrotechnic display from the rooftops of the other five participating buildings on Hong Kong Island for the final countdown begins. Midnight  The eight-minute pyrotechnic show officially commences, with the pyrotechnics launched from the harbour and surrounding buildings at the same time.  The numerals “2013” in LED lights appear on the façade of HKCEC to the accompaniment of theme music produced by Mr Chiu Tsang Hei. 12:08am  The pyrotechnic show ends. 12:30am  The live broadcast of the event by TVB ends.

Vantage Points for Viewing the Show 2

 Between Avenue of Stars and the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront near the HKCC  Along the new Central Harbourfront  In the area around Central Pier No. 9 and 10

Remarks: Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai and the nearby area will be closed on the night of the countdown event.

Television Live Broadcast and Satellite Feed

 The New Year Countdown Celebrations will be broadcast live on TVB Jade.  The HKTB will provide satellite feed of the celebrations to international TV stations.

New Year Countdown Cruises / Tours

New Year Countdown Cruises Vessel Harbour Cruise – Bauhinia (triple-deck ferry with both sea-view cabin and open area) Price HK$550 per adult / HK$350 per child (2 to 10 years) (Inclusive of 10% service charge) Includes: dinner buffet, gift set, live band on board, and New Year’s Eve lucky draw Date 31 December 2012 (Monday) Duration 2 hours, from 10:35pm to 12:35am Enquiries and Harbour Cruise – Bauhinia Bookings Tel: 2802 2886 (Office hours from 9:00am to 7:00pm) Website: www.cruise.com.hk

New Year Countdown Tour Price HK$1,100 per adult / HK$1,000 per child (2 to 12 years) Includes: - Visit to Lantau Link View Point to view the illumination of Tsing Ma Bridge and other night vistas - Visit to Temple Street Night Market - Chinese seafood dinner at Lei Yue Mun fishing village - One-hour Countdown Cruise ride on the Oriental Dragon with unlimited drinks on board and one glass of champagne Date 31 December 2012 (Monday) Duration 6.5 hours, from 6:00pm to 12:30am Enquiries and Jetway Express Ltd Bookings Tel: 2336 6916 (Office hours from 9:00am to 6:00pm) Email: [email protected]

Reminders

 Transport arrangements on land: o On the day of the event, special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in various parts of Central, Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui from 3

6:00pm onwards. Members of the public can visit the Transport Department’s website (www.td.gov.hk) for the latest updates.

 Transport arrangements at sea: o The Hong Kong Marine Department will patrol Victoria Harbour to supervise and prevent boats from entering the specific marine area and from obstructing the fairway. The Marine Department will also inform cruise tour operators and other stakeholders of the event arrangements in advance. o The Marine Police will assist in maintaining order in Victoria Harbour on the night of the event. o Concerning visitors, the HKTB will, prior to the event, remind cruise tour operators to take note and adhere to the event day arrangements and the guidelines imposed by the Hong Kong Marine Department. During the event, the HKTB will arrange for tug boats to be stationed in the harbour to prevent other boats from entering the pyrotechnics launching area.

Supporting Organisations

Featured Landmark Presented by  Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Other Supporting Organisations (in alphabetical order):  German Wines Ltd.  Harbour Centre  Harcourt House  Hopewell Centre  Immigration Tower  K11  Leonidas Pralines  Revenue Tower  Tourism Commission  Other supporting Government departments

Hong Kong Tourism Board 30 December 2012

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