Hong Kong holds spectacular countdown to ring in 2023

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Hong Kong holds spectacular countdown to ring in 2023

STORY: Hong Kong holds spectacular countdown to ring in 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of countdown activities STORYLINE: A string of countdown activities were held on Saturday evening in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to ring in the year 2023. Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations, a 25-minute multimedia performance organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), featured various performances against the backdrop of Victoria Harbor and the Hong Kong skyline. It was broadcast live through various channels, including TV networks and the internet, to reach people worldwide. The event kicked off at 11:45 p.m. local time with vibrant music and sports performance presented by young performers on the viewing deck of the Hong Kong Cultural Center. It was followed by a creative 3D animation film showcasing dancing fires and exciting music that displayed Hong Kong's diversity and dynamics. In the

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