Hong Kong crowds brave the heat to secure spots for National Day fireworks
Por Lo Hoi-ying — South China Morning Post – News feed
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About 260,000 people are expected to watch the 23-minute spectacle over Victoria Harbour with many arriving hours early despite the sweltering heat
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Lo Hoi-ying Published: 6:08pm, 1 Oct 2026 Updated: 6:47pm, 1 Oct 2026
Hongkongers and tourists have packed promenades on both sides of Victoria Harbour hours before Thursday’s National Day fireworks, braving the scorching heat.
By mid-afternoon, photography enthusiasts, tourists and residents had claimed spots along the harbourfront, settling in for the hours-long wait with umbrellas, folding chairs and picnic mats.
Authorities expected the 23-minute extravaganza to draw 260,000 people.
With the sun beating down, revellers braved the heat to secure the best views of the display, which was due to start at 8pm.
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