Join the festive events prepared by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to ring in Christmas and the New Year in style and laughter! The HKTB announced in late November that there will be two special presents for locals and visitors this holiday season. The first to launch is the “Hong Kong WinterFest”, which will run until January 2023.
“Every winter, Hong Kong is filled with Christmas and New Year happenings. Impressive sparkling decorations can be seen all around town, creating a festive atmosphere that draws visitors to the city. This year, we are expanding the scale of the annual WinterFest campaign and will install the city’s tallest outdoor Christmas tree in front of the beautiful Victoria Harbour to create a unique photo backdrop. Together with the season-limited Christmas Wonderland, the location will transform into a unique photo checkpoint with a diverse array of programs to showcase the vibrancy of Christmas and New Year celebrations in Hong Kong to travelers worldwide,” shares HKTB’s Executive Director Dane Cheng.
Infused with a citywide festive atmosphere, Hong Kong will be the best city to spend Christmas and usher in the New Year.
HKTB’s WinterFest levels up this Christmas
A host of interactive experiences and IG-worthy spots will greet visitors this WinterFest 2022. Witness the city’s tallest outdoor Christmas tree set right in front of the iconic Victoria Harbour and a coastal European-style Christmas Town will also welcome visitors at the Art Park of West Kowloon Cultural District. Day or night, the scene is breathtaking and perfect for photos. At night, the Christmas Town takes on a dreamy, romantic atmosphere perfect for families and friends to enjoy together.
On the other end of the West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park, a Christmas Wonderland will transport locals and visitors alike to a series of Christmas-themed lodges. Visit a snow-clad kingdom, an enchanting candy house, and a nostalgic childhood home among others. Spectacular performances and a series of DIY workshops will also guarantee you take home new memories and treats for your loved ones.
Spectacular Multimedia Show to light up Victoria Harbour
With the iconic Hong Kong skyline as the backdrop, the exuberant celebrations will begin with a succession of live performances, including internationally acclaimed pianist Niu Niu (Zhang Shengliang), a gravity-defying display by members of the Hong Kong Rope Skipping Club, and drummers from Gekko Taiko. A 3D animated short film will also light up the harbour, leading to a countdown on the façade of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) that will be transformed into a giant clock face, counting down the last 30 seconds of 2022.
As the clock ticks to midnight, a sensational 10-minute multimedia show will light up the sky. A myriad of dancing lights projected from different locations along the harbour front and moving lights beamed from Star Ferry vessels will paint the skyline in dazzling colors, while a kaleidoscopic, multi-layered display of rooftop pyrotechnics will be launched from the top harbour-front buildings and landmarks.
For more information about the Hong Kong WinterFest and New Year Countdown spectacular, you may visit Discover Hong Kong – WinterFest and Discover Hong Kong – New Year Countdown.
Effective December 14, travelers who tested negative for COVID-19 are welcome to visit Hong Kong without quarantine. Fully vaccinated visitors can enjoy the city freely with a valid Vaccine Pass, including dining at restaurants, visiting attractions, and more.
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Information about Video and Image Downloads
Download link: https://assetlibrary.hktb.com/assetbank-hktb/action/browseItems?cachedCriteria=1&categoryId=938&categoryTypeId=2&allCats=0
- Reference images of the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations are available for download at the link above.
- Post-event video footage and photos of the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations will be available for download from 1 January 2023, 03:00 Hong Kong Time (31 December 2022 GMT 19:00).
Information about Social Media Live-streaming and Satellite Live Feed of the “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations”
- Details of the Satellite Feed for Broadcasters:
| Signal testing time | 31 Dec 2022, 20:00–20:15 Hong Kong Time(GMT 12:00–12:15) |
| Live feed time | 31 Dec 2022, 23:45–24:10 Hong Kong Time (GMT 15:45–16:10) |
| Technical support | Tel: (852) 2358 1092/ (852) 2358 1079 |
Asia Sat 5, 100.5 degrees East (covering Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe, CIS and Australia)
- Programme name: New Year Countdown Event
- On-air date & time: 31/12/2022 (GMT1545-1610)
- Satellite: Asia Sat 5
- Transponder: AS5 TXP C5H CH4
- Uplink Frequency: 6038.5 MHz (Vertical)
- Downlink Frequency: 3813.5 MHz (Horizontal)
- Symbol Rate: 7.2 Msps
- FEC: 3/4
- Video Format: HD 1080i 50
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Audio Assignment: A1 : A2 Stereo
- Modulation: DVB-S2/8PSK
- Pilot: ON
- Roll Off: 0.2
- Encoding Bit Rate: 14.0 Mbps (MPEG4 H.264)
- Encryption: NIL – Free to Air
Eutelsat E7B, 7 degrees East (covering Europe)
- Programme name: New Year Countdown Event
- On-air date & time: 31/12/2022 (GMT1545-1610)
- Satellite: Eutelsat E7B
- Transponder: E7B TXP F06
- Uplink Frequency: 14226.83 MHz (Vertical)
- Downlink Frequency: 12726.83 MHz (Horizontal)
- Symbol Rate: 7.2 Msps
- FEC: 3/4
- Video Format: HD 1080i 50
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Audio Assignment: A1 : A2 Stereo
- Modulation: DVB-S2/8PSK
- Pilot: ON
- Roll Off: 0.2
- Encoding Bit Rate: 14.0 Mbps (MPEG4 H.264)
- Encryption: NIL – Free to Air
IS19, 166.0 degrees East (covering Asia-Pacific region with reach to the Western United States)
- Programme name: New Year Countdown Event
- On-air date & time: 31/12/2022 (GMT1545-1610)
- Satellite: Intelsat IS-19
- Transponder: IS-19 12C Slot C
- Uplink Frequency: 6169.5 MHz (Vertical)
- Downlink Frequency: 3944.5 MHz (Horizontal)
- Symbol Rate: 7.2 Msps
- FEC: 3/4
- Video Format: HD 1080i 59.94
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Audio Assignment: A1 : A2 Stereo
- Modulation: DVB-S2/8PSK
- Pilot: ON
- Roll Off: 0.2
- Encoding Bit Rate: 14.0 Mbps (MPEG4 H.264)
- Encryption: NIL – Free to Air
IS34, 304.5 degrees East (covering the Americas)
- Programme name: New Year Countdown Event
- On-air date & time: 31/12/2022 (GMT1545-1610)
- Satellite: Intelsat IS-34
- Transponder: IS-34 03C Slot A
- Uplink Frequency: 6016 MHz (Vertical)
- Downlink Frequency: 3791 MHz (Horizontal)
- Symbol Rate: 7.2 Msps
- FEC: 3/4
- Video Format: HD 1080i 59.94
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Audio Assignment: A1 : A2 Stereo
- Modulation: DVB-S2/8PSK
- Pilot: ON
- Roll Off: 0.2
- Encoding Bit Rate: 14.0 Mbps (MPEG4 H.264)
- Encryption: NIL – Free to Air
- Details of Social Media Livestreaming:
| Social Media Platforms | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/hongkongtc |
| Live-streaming time | 31 Dec 2022, 23:45–24:10 Hong Kong Time (GMT15:45–16:10) |
