HONG KONG, Nov. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A spectacular new version of the internationally acclaimed nightly multi-media light show A Symphony of Lights will light up the sky over Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour from 1st December 2017. Featuring dynamic lighting effects with a stunning new musical score, the world-class light show will dazzle and delight millions of visitors.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at: http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/332ad190-eddb-4509-9185-5657e874576f
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will provide live streaming for online and social media, and satellite signal to broadcasters at the premiere showing on 1st December. Media organisations are welcome to broadcast the event live from the free platforms. HKTB will also stream the premiere showing on DiscoverHongKong’s Facebook and YouTube page.
The new version of A Symphony of Lights will be performed from 8pm every evening from 1st December 2017. The 10-minute multi-media light show above Victoria Harbour incorporates a variety of exciting lighting effects including coloured searchlights, laser and beam lights sent out in rhythm from more than 40 buildings and sites on both sides of the harbour.
The performance will also for the first time feature LED panels on a number of harbourside buildings displaying interactive images and messages to encourage audience participation. The light show will be complemented by music from Asia’s leading classical orchestra the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, providing visitors with a thrilling and unforgettable sound-and-light experience.
Details of A Symphony of Light premiere showing
| Date | 1st December 2017 (Friday) |
| Time | 20:00-20:10 (GMT+8)/ 07:00-7:10 (EST) |
| Media Broadcast | Free live streaming and satellite signals are available to media. Please refer to details below. |
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| Event website | http://www.discoverhongkong.com/ca/see-do/events-festivals/highlight-events/winter-fest.jsp?page=2 |
| Remarks | Starting from 1st December, visitors are encouraged to download the following A Symphony of Lights mobile app to listen to the music during the show, explore the information of the show and upload photos on social media. http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/english/details/details.html |
Press materials:
- Press release, photos and video preview of A Symphony of Lights: ftp://2017HKWF:112233@ftpsvr01.hktb.com
- Satellite Feed for broadcasters:
| Signal testing time | 1 Dec 2017, 18:00-18:15 Hong Kong Time (GMT10:00-10:15) |
| Premiere showing time | 1 Dec 2017, 20:00-20:10 Hong Kong Time (GMT12:00-12:10) |
| For signal enquiry on 1 Dec 2017 | Ms. Emily Luk / Ms. Carol Lam Tel: (852) 9369 2379 / (852) 6683 0371 |
Via IS-21 at 58.0 degree West, 19C Slot B 9MHz C BAND (Covering The Americas, North America & South America)
- Programme name: The new version of A Symphony of Lights multi-media show
- On-air date & time: 1/12/2017 (GMT 1200-1210)
- Download link: 4075.4MHz
- Symbol rate: 7.2MS/s
- FEC:3/4
- Polarization: Vertical
- System: HD NTSC (1080i 59.94Hz)
- DVB-S2 8PSK
- Format: Mpeg 4 16:9 4:2:0 A1:A2 Stereo PGM
- Pilot: ON
- Roll Off: 20%
- Encryption System: Free to air signal
For media enquiries, please contact Karisa Lui, Tel: (800) 563-4582/(416) 366-2389 ext 204, Karisa.lui@hktb.com.