Welcome in 2016 with Hong Kong’s New Year Countdown Celebrations
Announcement posted by Hong Kong Tourism Board 23 Dec 2015
Get all the latest information on New Year celebrations in Hong Kong including satellite feed information and images.
“Another fresh new year is here. Another year to live…to love and laugh and give” William Arthur Ward.
This quote forms the inspiration behind the “Love & Joy” theme of this year’s Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations.
On New Year’s Eve (31 December), the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will stage a “pyromusical”, interweaving pyrotechnics with fireworks, special lighting effects and music, over the iconic Victoria Harbour and its breathtaking surrounding scenery to ring in the New Year.
This year, the fireworks will be more than just sparks lighting up the sky. Each burst in the night sky will represent someone’s smile, love or dream - creating smile and heart-shaped symbols of hope across the spectacular harbour. Complementing the show will also be various greetings in several languages displayed on the LED screen on the façade of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, creating a loving and joyful atmosphere for visitors from around the world.
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Satellite Feed Information
CTEG Hong Kong Countdown Celebrations - HK Time 31/12/2015 23:55 to 24:10 (GMT 1555 - 1610)
To share the excitement with global TV audience, the HKTB will provide satellite feed of the entire event for use by television broadcasters worldwide as the clock strikes midnight. Details of the satellite feed are as follows:
Via IS-19 at 166.0 degree East, 22C Slot D (Covering Mainland China, Taiwan, Australasia, South Asia & Southeast Asia)
•Programme name: CTEG Hong Kong Countdown Celebrations
「中滔環保香港除夕倒數」
•On-air date & time: 31/12/2015 (GMT 1555-1610) – Free to air signal
•Download link: 4153.5MHz
•Symbol rate: 7.2 MS/s
•FEC: 3/4
•Polarization: Horizontal
•System: HD PAL
•DVB-S2 8PSK
•Format: Mpeg 4 16:9 1080i 50Hz 4:2:0 A1 : A2 Stereo PGM
•Encryption System: Free to air signal
Via Asiasat-5 at 100.5 degree East, C14H Lease Ch 1 9.00 (Covering Asia, Mainland China, Taiwan, North Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Australia, Eastern Europe & CIS)
•Programme name: CTEG Hong Kong Countdown Celebrations
•「中滔環保香港除夕倒數」
•On-air date & time: 31/12/2015 (GMT 1555-1610) – Free to air signal
•Download link: 4146.5 MHz
•Symbol rate: 7.2 MS/s
•FEC: 3/4
•Polarization: Horizontal
•System: HD PAL
•DVB-S2 8PSK
•Format: Mpeg 4 16:9 1080i 50Hz 4:2:0 A1 : A2 Stereo PGM
•Encryption System: Free to air signal
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For more information on the event, including vantage points and tours please visit: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/au/see-do/events-festivals/highlight-events/countdown.jsp
Download this hi-res image here: https://www.hightail.com/download/ZWJYS3dzTkxRWUtGa2NUQw
(note link expires 3 January 2016)
Download live event images from midnight 31 December 2015:
(Link valid until 29 February 2016)
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