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Lunar New Year fireworks: Best of Hong Kong pyro show on social media from different vantage points
Central and Tsim Sha Tsui were not the only places to watch the New Year fireworks.
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Laura Main New York
Hundreds of thousands gathered on both sides of Victoria Harbour to watch the Chinese New Year fireworks, setting aside the tensions raised by Monday night’s riot in Mong Kok.
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Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying warned last night’s protesters who escaped arrest to avoid going to the fireworks and causing further trouble.
The Lunar New Year pyrotechnics display was one of the most anticipated events during the holiday, featuring monkey faces lighting up the night sky.
READ MORE: Fireworks light up Victoria Harbour amid tight security after Mong Kok riot
Among the flood of pictures being posted on social media, stunning images were taken from across the city, including Central, Wan Chai, and Tsim Sha Tsui. Photos captured the show from unexpected locations, too.
Here are a few of our favourite vantage points to watch the fireworks. What locations do you prefer?
A photo posted by Wayne (@waegn) on Feb 9, 2016 at 5:24am PST
Catching a bit of the AIA Carnival in Central, one observer watches from a prime location – a building by the harbour.
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