Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Chief Executive John Lee
Tonight’s spectacular fireworks show, bursting with symbolic Chinese New Year images, will light up Victoria Harbour for 23 thrilling minutes.
The fireworks’ thundering sound will also echo the spirit of the Year of the Horse, now in its second auspicious day.
It is a sound that captures the essence of what we say in Chinese: 萬馬奔騰 – literally, “ten thousand horses galloping forward” – a powerful image of energy, momentum, and shared progress.
My thanks to the Hong Kong Jockey Club for sponsoring tonight’s fireworks extravaganza. The Jockey Club, let me add, has launched the Year of the Horse campaign, featuring international equestrian shows and wide-ranging cultural, sports and family events, all year long, offering yet more reasons to visit and explore Hong Kong.
Tonight, as that spirit of galloping forward fills the sky, we see why Hong Kong is where East meets West – where ancient traditions and modern celebrations light up the night together.
To everyone here, I wish you all vitality, prosperity and happiness in the Year of the Horse. Let’s enjoy the show! Thank you. 多謝大家！
Chief Executive John Lee gave these remarks at the “Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong” Year of the Horse Fireworks Display on February 18.