Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour became a sea of colour and sound on Friday 1 December 2017 with the unveiling of two spectacular light shows.

The evening welcomed the official launch of A Symphony of Lights, a new version of the internationally acclaimed nightly multimedia light show and the winter version of the Hong Kong Pulse Light Show.

Designed by Australian Richard Lindsay, this is the first time the light show has been updated since it launched in 2004. The show now features dynamic rays and bolts of light beamed from 40 buildings across both sides of Victoria Harbour. The show also incorporates a variety of new lighting effects including coloured search, laser and beam lights.

Highlights also include a fan-shaped lighting effect from the roof of the Central Government Offices and the Revenue Tower and 10 LED panels on a number of harbourside buildings which display images and messages encouraging audience participation.

The show is accompanied by music from Asia's leading classical orchestra the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, providing visitors with a thrilling and unforgettable sound-and-light experience. By downloading the A Symphony of Lights mobile app, visitors can listen to the music simultaneously. The 10-minute show runs from 8pm nightly. 

During the winter months from 1 to 28 December 2017, A Symphony of Lights will be complimented by the winter version of Hong Kong Pulse Light Show which begins at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The 3D story tells the tale of a snowstorm which covers the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in snow and ice, blowing away the numbers on the Clock Tower and stopping time just before Christmas arrives. An ingenious dragon then sets out to find the missing numbers which are scattered across Hong Kong landmarks. The dragon eventually finds them and restarts the clock just in time to save Christmas. 

The official unveiling proceedings were conducted by Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr Paul Chan; Commissioner for Tourism of the Government of the HKSA, Miss Cathy Chu; and Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Dr Peter Lam.  

Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Dr Peter Lam said both shows add more incentive to visitors considering Hong Kong for their next holiday. 

“A Symphony of Lights is a world-renowned and iconic feature of our city's night sky and the new version of this show will further enhance our reputation as an unmissable destination,” Mr Lam said. 

“Combined with the joyous atmosphere of the winter version of the Hong Kong Pulse Light Show, these performances ensure that Christmas in Hong Kong will be a truly special experience for every visitor.”

For more details of A Symphony of Lights and Hong Kong Pulse Light Shown visit www.discoverhongkong.com/au or www.discoverhongkong.com/nz.

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Video is also available via YouTube - https://youtu.be/fo1P72XZO5A 

Photo captions (under Launch Ceremony HERE): 

Image one - Financial Secretary of the Government of the HKSAR, Mr Paul Chan (left); Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Dr Peter Lam (right) whom officiated the launch ceremony

Image two - officiating guests and representatives from participating buildings and sites of A Symphony of Lights
Images three and four - A Symphony of Lights featuring dynamic rays choreographed from 40 buildings and locations on both sides of Victoria Harbour.
Images five and six - the winter version of Hong Kong Pulse Light Show featuring a fairy-tale Christmas story at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre to create a uniquely festive atmosphere for visitors and locals 

Notes to editors: 

About Richard Lindsay. With over 24 years experience in the design industry, Richard has forged a unique career in the creative media arts, encompassing some of the most ambitious and unique storytelling challenges of our times. Richard's inventive spirit and passion for innovation has been a leading influencer on such highly acclaimed productions including the ceremonies for the Shanghai World Expo 2010, the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010, the Beijing Olympics 2008 and the Doha Asian Games 2006.

Richard has headed up the renowned creative company “Spinifex Group” for the past 15 years, where he combines his artistic talents with a keen appreciation for the technical infrastructure that supports his ambitious programs. Richard has been recognised globally for his work including an Emmy. 

Richard's creative influence and direction is also best illustrated in recent projects: 2015 European Games – Baku 2014/15; Hong Kong Tourism Board's PULSE 3D light show 2014; Clusters of Light 2013; Vivid Sydney Opera House 2012; How to train your Dragon – Dreamworks Arena Spectacular 2012. 

For more information or interview opportunities with Richard contact:
Natalie Brown
Manager, PR & Media Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, Hong Kong Tourism Board
natalie.brown@hktb.com / 02 8262 6810