Lunar New Year fireworks display to be held at 8pm on February 10
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The Lunar New Year fireworks display will light the sky over Victoria Harbour at 8pm on February 10.

The display is sponsored by Lee and Man Paper Manufacturing Limited and co-ordinated by the Home Affairs Bureau. Total sponsorship amount is $4.8 million.

A total of 22,888 pieces of firing shells will be discharged in the display from four barges in a 23-minute extravaganza consisting of nine "scenes".

The display can be seen from many vantage points on both sides of the harbour, including Mid-levels, Central District, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Hung Hom Bypass. However, part of Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza will be closed due to construction work.

To increase their enjoyment, viewers are invited to tune to Radio Television Hong Kong Radio Four (FM 97.6 - 98.9) for synchronised music.

People are urged to help keep public areas clean and to show respect for public property. They should also show consideration in order to make the event a safe one.

Ends/Friday, January 28, 2005
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