Tens of thousands of residents and visitors lined both sides of Victoria Harbour to watch this evening's 8pm firework display marking the arrival of the Year of the Horse.

Themed “Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong”, the "2026 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display" lasted for 23 minutes and comprised eight distinct scenes, with 31,888 pyrotechnic shells being released.

The show kicked off with a dazzling 15-second burst of high-density fireworks simulating the energy of galloping horses.

Fireworks in the shape of the number 8 and golden ingots illuminated the sky, conveying wishes for prosperity and abundance in the Year of the Horse.

In the fourth scene, star-like fireworks shot across the sky, resembling horses galloping peacefully on the horizon. Conveying love and hope for the world, this scene also featured a Chinese character expressing good fortune.

The show’s finale involved crown-shaped and "dragon egg" fireworks, as well as a rapid-fire cascade of high-density bursts, expressing heartfelt wishes for national prosperity.

The event was co-ordinated by the Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau.