#Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade

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[ad_1] Hong Kong Indian dance group and the winner of 2020 America's Got Talent: The Champions V.UNBEATABLE are all set to perform at the upcoming Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade alongside 15 other performing groups from the Mainland and overseas. The most spectacular Lunar New Year celebration in town – the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade – is ready to roar back in exuberant style in Tsim Sha Tsui to welcome the first day of the Year of the Snake (29 January), kicking off a host of seasonal events across Hong Kong. The annual event is organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) with Cathay as the title sponsor for the 23rd year. With the theme Unfold a Year of Good Fortune, the parade combines performers from around the world with distinctive Hong Kong flavours presented by the floats to reflect the city’s status as an events capital for festivities with a unique glamour.   Performers at the Lunar New Year night parade in Hong Kong   Hong Kong, a visa-free destination for Indian travellers, offers a vibrant calendar of year-round events, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the city's rich culture and dynamic experiences.   The floats and local, global, and pre-parade performances in this year’s parade will total 55 – more than last year – bringing a bigger and more spectacular Lunar New Year experience to excited crowds of spectators.   A total of 14 countries and regions will be represented, including Hong Kong, with France, Argentina, Austria, India, Indonesia, and Thailand as the newcomers. The other performing groups from Mainland and overseas, include Austrian acrobatic show group and the runner-up of 2018 America's Got Talent Zurcaroh, and the dance crew, the first Golden Buzzer winner of the 2023 Indonesia’s Got Talent contest BRAVERY DANCERS. Groups from the Mainland are also ready to impress, including the Shaanxi Performing Arts Troupe, who featured in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 14th National Games of China. Spectators can also enjoy the festive fan with Thai boyband LYKN and K-pop girl group Kep1er.   Dr Pang Yiu-kai, HKTB Chairman, said, “Hong Kong is one of the most popular destinations in the world for Lunar New Year celebrations, and the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade is definitely a highlight of the festivities. The parade will be broadcast live by satellite and webcast around the world and will be a global attraction to remember. This year’s event trumps last year’s as HKTB hopes to kick off the Year of the Snake by showcasing an international carnival featuring performances from all over the world.”    Dr Pang continued, “HKTB will also provide visitors with a handy New Year travel guide by launching a one-stop Chinese New Year celebration webpage. The page brings together details about celebrations across the city in addition to the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, including the fabulous fireworks display, the Chinese New Year Raceday, and the Chinese New Year Cup on the second, third, and fourth days of Lunar New Year respectively, as well as Lunar New Year fairs. Complemented by other festive activities and popular attractions, Hong Kong offers a feast of seasonal entertainment to entice visitors to stay for a few more days and return home filled with joy.”    Mr Ronald Lam, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “As Hong Kong's home carrier with deep roots in the city for nearly 80 years, Cathay is firmly committed to developing Hong Kong as an international aviation hub. We have been adding more flights and expanding our network to connect our customers with their friends and families from around the world. At the same time, we also play a part in Hong Kong's development into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. We support various international mega-events held in the city to promote the local economy. Meanwhile,

we are delighted to be the title sponsor of the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade for the 23rd consecutive year. We hope this world-renowned Chinese New Year spectacle will give everyone a warm start to the Year of the Snake, surrounded by loved ones and filled with the joy, happiness and blessings brought by Cathay!”    Presenting Local Performers of an International Standard for a Magnificent Festive Extravaganza Representing the talents of Hong Kong are 12 performing groups with skills ranging from dancing, cheerleading, and gymnastics to rope skipping – many of them champions in international competitions. Marvel at the moves of Chestroll Dance Crew, winner of the 2019 and 2023 World of Dance Hong Kong competition, and the SDM Jazz & Ballet Academie and Hong Kong Rope Skipping.   Association, China, both winners of numerous international accolades. The show by the Hong Kong Rope Skipping Association China, which has participated in the parade for many years, will include top performers from the United States, France, Australia, and Japan, exchanging skills and adding a touch of international flair and vitality to the traditional festivities.   The parade will begin at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza and will work its way through Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road before arriving at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers. The parade will officially begin at 8:00pm, and at 6:00pm before the parade starts, a total of 18 local performing groups will ring in the festivities with juggling, magic shows, dance and music to get you into the carnival mood.   Floats Transform into Hong Kong Tourism Ambassadors to Showcase City’s Charm The parade this year will feature nine floats, many of which assume roles as Hong Kong Tourism Ambassadors by showcasing the city’s splendour and charm. These floats will feature famous Hong Kong icons, including the city’s popular giant pandas who will appear on a float with Hong Kong-style milk tea. Don’t miss out on floats based on the city’s stunning skyline that take inspiration from the snake motif. Also not to be missed are floats with elements of Hong Kong festivities to promote the city’s distinctive Lunar New Year culture, as well as ones carrying joyful Lunar New Year messages and greetings including windmills, lyrical couplets, blooming flowers, and much more. Tickets on Sale from 11 January 2025.   Seats for the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will be available at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and on Canton Road and Nathan Road. Tickets cost HK$480, $450, and $300 will go on sale from 8:00 am on 11 January (Saturday) at the HKTB’s Kowloon Visitor Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui (Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui). All tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.   Creating Synergy with the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival to Extend the Excitement of the Night Parade HKTB is teaming up with the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival this year to extend the excitement of the night parade. The dazzling floats and performance stage will be relocated to Lam Tsuen in Tai Po where, from 30 January to 13 February, locals and visitors can see multiple floats at the Lam Tsuen Wishing Square.    On the second and third days of the Lunar New Year, locals and visitors can enjoy selected performances presented by Mainland and international performing groups who took part in the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade. Some groups will also perform at different locations around the city on these two days, making it an event not to be missed.   Launch of New Year Travel Guide to Attract Visitors to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Hong Kong The HKTB is providing a handy New Year travel guide for locals and visitors by launching a one-stop Chinese New Year celebration webpage.    The page brings together details about celebrations across the city, including the Cathay International Chinese New Year

Night Parade, the fabulous fireworks display, the Chinese New Year Raceday, and the Chinese New Year Cup on the first, second, third, and fourth days of Lunar New Year respectively, as well as Lunar New Year fairs. Together with temple visits for blessings and other festive activities at popular attractions, the guide will give visitors spending the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the city’s festive culture.    HKTB Chinese New Year celebration webpage: www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what-s-new/events   Schedule of Celebratory Events Related to the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade* The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade kicks off on 29 January, the first day of the Lunar New Year, with pre-parade performances beginning at 6:00 pm and the main parade running from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm. The parade route starts at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui and proceeds along Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road, before concluding at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers. The festivities continue on 30 and 31 January, with Mainland and International performing groups showcasing their talents at various locations including Lam Tsuen Wishing Square in Tai Po, Citigate Outlets, Kai Tin Shopping Centre, and Temple Mall on January 30, followed by performances at PopCorn, Maritime Square, and The Wai on January 31. Additionally, float displays will be exhibited at Lam Tsuen Wishing Square in Tai Po from January 30 to February 13, spanning from the second day of the Lunar New Year until the day after the Lantern Festival.   *The performances and float display details will be announced later on the HKTB website.   The "Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade" will be live-streamed on the Discover Hong Kong YouTube channel on January 29, 2025, from 20:00 to 21:45 Hong Kong Time (GMT 12:00 to 13:45). Join us for this vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year!   About Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and enhance visitors' experience once they arrive. These include making recommendations to the Government and other relevant bodies on the range and quality of visitor facilities.   The HKTB’s missions are to maximise the social and economic contribution made by tourism to the community of Hong Kong and to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as a unique, world-class, and most desired destination. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '311356416665414'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Hong Kong Indian dance group and the winner of 2020 America's Got Talent: The Champions V.UNBEATABLE are all set to perform at the upcoming Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade alongside 15 other performing groups from the Mainland and overseas. The most spectacular Lunar New Year celebration in town – the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade – is ready to roar back in exuberant style in Tsim Sha Tsui to welcome the first day of the Year of the Snake (29 January), kicking off a host of seasonal events across Hong Kong. The annual event is organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) with Cathay as the title sponsor for the 23rd year. With the theme Unfold a Year of Good Fortune, the parade combines performers from around the world with distinctive Hong Kong flavours presented by the floats to reflect the city’s status as an events capital for festivities with a unique glamour.   Performers at the Lunar New Year night parade in Hong Kong   Hong Kong, a visa-free destination for Indian travellers, offers a vibrant calendar of year-round events, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the city's rich culture and dynamic experiences.   The floats and local, global, and pre-parade performances in this year’s parade will total 55 – more than last year – bringing a bigger and more spectacular Lunar New Year experience to excited crowds of spectators.   A total of 14 countries and regions will be represented, including Hong Kong, with France, Argentina, Austria, India, Indonesia, and Thailand as the newcomers. The other performing groups from Mainland and overseas, include Austrian acrobatic show group and the runner-up of 2018 America's Got Talent Zurcaroh, and the dance crew, the first Golden Buzzer winner of the 2023 Indonesia’s Got Talent contest BRAVERY DANCERS. Groups from the Mainland are also ready to impress, including the Shaanxi Performing Arts Troupe, who featured in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 14th National Games of China. Spectators can also enjoy the festive fan with Thai boyband LYKN and K-pop girl group Kep1er.   Dr Pang Yiu-kai, HKTB Chairman, said, “Hong Kong is one of the most popular destinations in the world for Lunar New Year celebrations, and the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade is definitely a highlight of the festivities. The parade will be broadcast live by satellite and webcast around the world and will be a global attraction to remember. This year’s event trumps last year’s as HKTB hopes to kick off the Year of the Snake by showcasing an international carnival featuring performances from all over the world.”    Dr Pang continued, “HKTB will also provide visitors with a handy New Year travel guide by launching a one-stop Chinese New Year celebration webpage. The page brings together details about celebrations across the city in addition to the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, including the fabulous fireworks display, the Chinese New Year Raceday, and the Chinese New Year Cup on the second, third, and fourth days of Lunar New Year respectively, as well as Lunar New Year fairs. Complemented by other festive activities and popular attractions, Hong Kong offers a feast of seasonal entertainment to entice visitors to stay for a few more days and return home filled with joy.”    Mr Ronald Lam, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “As Hong Kong's home carrier with deep roots in the city for nearly 80 years, Cathay is firmly committed to developing Hong Kong as an international aviation hub. We have been adding more flights and expanding our network to connect our customers with their friends and families from around the world. At the same time, we also play a part in Hong Kong's development into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. We support various international mega-events held in the city to promote the local economy. Meanwhile,

we are delighted to be the title sponsor of the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade for the 23rd consecutive year. We hope this world-renowned Chinese New Year spectacle will give everyone a warm start to the Year of the Snake, surrounded by loved ones and filled with the joy, happiness and blessings brought by Cathay!”    Presenting Local Performers of an International Standard for a Magnificent Festive Extravaganza Representing the talents of Hong Kong are 12 performing groups with skills ranging from dancing, cheerleading, and gymnastics to rope skipping – many of them champions in international competitions. Marvel at the moves of Chestroll Dance Crew, winner of the 2019 and 2023 World of Dance Hong Kong competition, and the SDM Jazz & Ballet Academie and Hong Kong Rope Skipping.   Association, China, both winners of numerous international accolades. The show by the Hong Kong Rope Skipping Association China, which has participated in the parade for many years, will include top performers from the United States, France, Australia, and Japan, exchanging skills and adding a touch of international flair and vitality to the traditional festivities.   The parade will begin at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza and will work its way through Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road before arriving at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers. The parade will officially begin at 8:00pm, and at 6:00pm before the parade starts, a total of 18 local performing groups will ring in the festivities with juggling, magic shows, dance and music to get you into the carnival mood.   Floats Transform into Hong Kong Tourism Ambassadors to Showcase City’s Charm The parade this year will feature nine floats, many of which assume roles as Hong Kong Tourism Ambassadors by showcasing the city’s splendour and charm. These floats will feature famous Hong Kong icons, including the city’s popular giant pandas who will appear on a float with Hong Kong-style milk tea. Don’t miss out on floats based on the city’s stunning skyline that take inspiration from the snake motif. Also not to be missed are floats with elements of Hong Kong festivities to promote the city’s distinctive Lunar New Year culture, as well as ones carrying joyful Lunar New Year messages and greetings including windmills, lyrical couplets, blooming flowers, and much more. Tickets on Sale from 11 January 2025.   Seats for the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will be available at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and on Canton Road and Nathan Road. Tickets cost HK$480, $450, and $300 will go on sale from 8:00 am on 11 January (Saturday) at the HKTB’s Kowloon Visitor Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui (Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui). All tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.   Creating Synergy with the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival to Extend the Excitement of the Night Parade HKTB is teaming up with the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival this year to extend the excitement of the night parade. The dazzling floats and performance stage will be relocated to Lam Tsuen in Tai Po where, from 30 January to 13 February, locals and visitors can see multiple floats at the Lam Tsuen Wishing Square.    On the second and third days of the Lunar New Year, locals and visitors can enjoy selected performances presented by Mainland and international performing groups who took part in the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade. Some groups will also perform at different locations around the city on these two days, making it an event not to be missed.   Launch of New Year Travel Guide to Attract Visitors to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Hong Kong The HKTB is providing a handy New Year travel guide for locals and visitors by launching a one-stop Chinese New Year celebration webpage.    The page brings together details about celebrations across the city, including the Cathay International Chinese New Year

Night Parade, the fabulous fireworks display, the Chinese New Year Raceday, and the Chinese New Year Cup on the first, second, third, and fourth days of Lunar New Year respectively, as well as Lunar New Year fairs. Together with temple visits for blessings and other festive activities at popular attractions, the guide will give visitors spending the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the city’s festive culture.    HKTB Chinese New Year celebration webpage: www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what-s-new/events   Schedule of Celebratory Events Related to the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade* The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade kicks off on 29 January, the first day of the Lunar New Year, with pre-parade performances beginning at 6:00 pm and the main parade running from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm. The parade route starts at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui and proceeds along Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road, before concluding at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers. The festivities continue on 30 and 31 January, with Mainland and International performing groups showcasing their talents at various locations including Lam Tsuen Wishing Square in Tai Po, Citigate Outlets, Kai Tin Shopping Centre, and Temple Mall on January 30, followed by performances at PopCorn, Maritime Square, and The Wai on January 31. Additionally, float displays will be exhibited at Lam Tsuen Wishing Square in Tai Po from January 30 to February 13, spanning from the second day of the Lunar New Year until the day after the Lantern Festival.   *The performances and float display details will be announced later on the HKTB website.   The "Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade" will be live-streamed on the Discover Hong Kong YouTube channel on January 29, 2025, from 20:00 to 21:45 Hong Kong Time (GMT 12:00 to 13:45). Join us for this vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year!   About Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and enhance visitors' experience once they arrive. These include making recommendations to the Government and other relevant bodies on the range and quality of visitor facilities.   The HKTB’s missions are to maximise the social and economic contribution made by tourism to the community of Hong Kong and to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as a unique, world-class, and most desired destination. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '311356416665414'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); [ad_2] Source link

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Indian Dance Group V Unbeatables to Perform at Lunar New Year Night Parade in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Indian dance group and the winner of 2020 Americas Got Talent: The Champions V.UNBEATABLE are all set to perform at the upcoming Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade alongside 15 other performing groups from the Mainland and overseas. The most spectacular Lunar New Year celebration in town – the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade – is ready to roar back in…

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홍콩 캐세이 국제 구정 퍼레이드, 용의 해 맞아 복귀한다

(홍콩=데일리홍콩) 김한국 기자 = 중화권 최대 명절인 춘제를 맞아 열리는 홍콩 구정 퍼레이가 용의 해인 2024년 첫 날(양력 2월 10일) 저녁8시부터 Tsim Sha Tsui 에서 시작된다. 퍼레이드가 끝난 후 전시물은 다음 날 오전 10시부터 25일 저녁10시까지 Tsim Sha Tsui 지역 The Urban Council Centenary Garden 에 전시될 예정이다. 홍콩 캐세이 국제 중국 설 야간 퍼레이드(Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade)는 캐세이 그룹이 주 스폰서이며 오션파크, 디즈니랜드, 콘래드 홍콩 등 현지 대기업이 후원한다. 참고: 홍콩 캐세이 국제 구정 퍼레이드

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Hong Kong—a former British colony, now an autonomous territory within China—is a vibrant city of nearly 7.5 million residents, all packed into an area smaller than 425 square miles (1,100 sq km.)

About 40% of the land in Hong Kong is set aside as country parks and nature reserves. As architects and developers continue to maximize the use of buildable land, apartment blocks and office towers reach for the sky, leaving Hong Kong with more skyscrapers than any other city in the world. Gathered here are recent images of the vertical cityscape, street scenes, monuments, people, and natural landscapes of Hong Kong.

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A commuter ferry (bottom right) sails towards Hong Kong island as light shines through clouds in the skies above on November 25, 2016. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

A 76-meter-high (249-feet) bronze-forged white Buddhist Avalokitesvara or Guan Yin statue, part of the Tsz Shan Monastery, stands behind luxurious houses at Taipo district in Hong Kong on April 16, 2015. # Bobby Yip / Reuters

A pair of macaques sit in a tree in the Kam Shan Country Park in Hong Kong on January 12, 2016. Conservationists are working hard to protect the animal which has for some become a symbol of the city. But for others, the animal remains an irritating pest. # Isaac Lawrence / AFP / Getty

Apartment blocks form a symmetrical pattern in Hong Kong, photographed on January 2, 2014. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A plaque is partly hidden among the roots of a banyan tree at the King George V Memorial Park in Hong Kong, one of the few parks bearing the former colonial links to the territory’s past, photographed on May 25, 2012. # Bobby Yip / Reuters

Police officers gather near a pro-democracy protest in the Central district of Hong Kong on October 13, 2014. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A view from the basement shows light from the sky reflected on the walkway railings inside the Lai Tak Tsuen public housing estate in Hong Kong on March 6, 2016. # Philippe Lopez / AFP / Getty

A tourist poses next to statues near the Po Lin Monastery on the outlying island of Lantau in Hong Kong on June 9, 2015. # Philippe Lopez / AFP / Getty

Private housing blocks in Hong Kong, on December 15, 2015. # Tyrone Siu / Reuters

An HK URBEX (Hong Kong Urban Exploration) member looks around an abandoned residential building in Hong Kong, on June 7, 2017. # Tyrone Siu / Reuters

An aerial shot of Ma Shi Po, a farming village in the northeastern part of Fanling in the New Territories, located beside some newly-built residential buildings, photographed on July 9, 2014 in Hong Kong. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

Competitors take part in the annual cross-harbor swim in Hong Kong on October 16, 2016. # AFP / Getty

A cogway tram takes visitors from City Center to the top of Victoria Peak on May 28, 2012, in Hong Kong. # George Rose / Getty

This photo made with a long exposure shows the glow from a Noctiluca scintillans algal bloom along the seashore in Hong Kong, on January 22, 2015. The luminescence is triggered by farm pollution that can be devastating to marine life and local fisheries, according to University of Georgia oceanographer Samantha Joye. # Kin Cheung / AP

The Hong Kong skyline, viewed from Victoria Peak on May 25, 2014. # George Rose / Getty

The IFC tower, shrouded in fog, in Hong Kong on March 16, 2015. # Philippe Lopez / AFP / Getty

Two men take a series of selfies as they sit on the ledge of a high-rise building in an activity called “rooftopping” in Hong Kong, on August 23, 2016. # Romeo Gacad / AFP / Getty

A hiker (top of hill) walks along a trail in Sai Kung Country Park, Hong Kong, on December 29, 2013. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) along with 20 other groups formed a coalition in 2013 to lobby the Hong Kong government to protect the southern Chinese territory’s 24 designated country parks from business interests seeking to use parts of the land for housing purposes. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

An aerial shot of a roundabout at Sha Tin on July 11, 2014 in Hong Kong. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

Graves cover a hillside in front of apartment buildings in Hong Kong on November 22, 2015. In tightly-packed Hong Kong, the dead are causing a problem. Limited land to build on and soaring property prices mean Hong Kong is fast running out of space to store the dead. # Kin Cheung / AP

People play Pokemon Go in a park at Tin Shui Wai on July 26, 2016 in Hong Kong. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

Residential and commercial buildings in Hong Kong photographed on June 21, 2013. # Dale de la Rey / AFP / Getty

A resident cleans the exterior of his flat in the Lai Tak Tsuen public housing estate in Hong Kong on October 11, 2013. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

Part of a 5.7km cable car journey which leads to the Tian Tan Buddha Statue, photographed on August 5, 2010. # James D. Morgan / Getty

Performers dance at the 2015 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade on February 19, 2015 in Hong Kong. The parade featured illuminated floats accompanied by local and international performing groups which entertained both locals and tourists alike on Chinese Lunar New Year. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

A woman poses for photos as Tropical Storm Merbock approaches Hong Kong on June 12, 2017. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

People pay respect to their relatives in front of a tombstone at Chai Wan Cemetery to mark the Qingming Festival on April 5, 2006 in Hong Kong. The Qingming Festival, known as “Tomb Sweeping Day”, is a traditional time when Chinese people pay their respects to the deceased and ancestors, involving cleaning and repairing of tombs and sacrifice activities. # Guang Niu / Getty

A woman crosses a busy road in Hong Kong on April 18, 2003. # Peter Parks / AFP / Getty

A cat stretches on a counter top in a Chinese and western medicine shop in Hong Kong on December 12, 2016. Four-legged “assistants” can be found perched in certain shops across Hong Kong, keeping a nonchalant eye on business while the city does its non-stop bustle past their storefronts. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

Lau Sam-Lan, 74, faces an approaching wave as he stands on a wooden pier below the “Sai Wan swimming shed” before swimming off the western tip of Hong Kong Island on June 2, 2017. Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour is one of the world’s busiest ports, but every morning daring elderly swimmers dive in to its choppy waters against a teeming backdrop of ferries, cargo ships and fishing boats. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

Tourists, residents and vendors participate in the Temple Street night market as the popular destination is illuminated in the evening in Hong Kong on August 26, 2014. The famous night market in Hong Kong’s Kowloon district sells everything from electronics to trinkets, antiques, clothes, and watches. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A taxi drives past a large residential complex in Hong Kong on July 12, 2014. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A surfer catches a wave at Big Wave Bay as typhoon Usagi approaches on September 22, 2013 in Hong Kong. # Jessica Hromas / Getty

Light from the sky is reflected on the railings inside a Kowloon government housing estate in Hong Kong on July 2, 2013. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

The view from Kowloon Peak shows apartment buildings and office block lights at night on November 3, 2016. Hong Kong is believed to be the most light-polluted city in the world, with local studies showing that levels in certain areas to be as much as 1,000 times brighter than international norms. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

Residential buildings in Hong Kong on December 30, 2013. # Dale de la Rey / AFP / Getty

People ride on escalators in a shopping mall in Hong Kong on July 20, 2014. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A cow stands near a trail in Sai Kung Country Park, Hong Kong, on December 29, 2013. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A visitor takes photos of the Kowloon district from the viewing deck of the International Commerce Center in Hong Kong on May 16, 2017. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

Hong Kong: Pearl of the Orient | Photo Editor: Alan Taylor | In Focus

Hong Kong: Pearl of the Orient

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Your Wednesday Briefing – The New York Times

Moscow lifts lockdown despite virus spread

The Russian capital’s strict lockdown ended abruptly on Tuesday, while officials there continued to report more than 1,000 daily new coronavirus cases.

Barbershops, beauty parlors, veterinary clinics and photography studios were allowed to reopen, and the city’s intricate system of digital permits for leaving one’s house stopped operating. Other businesses will reopen in phases, including gyms by the end of June.

The easing of restrictions came as a nationwide vote on extending President Vladimir Putin’s rule loomed. And a grand military parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II is scheduled for the week prior. Analysts said ending the lockdown could help drum up much-needed enthusiasm.

Here are the latest updates and maps of where the virus has spread.

In other virus news:

The president of the United Nations General Assembly said Monday that world leaders would not come to New York for their annual gathering in September, a first in the U.N.’s 75-year history.

The Hong Kong government is bailing out Cathay Pacific Airways by injecting about $5 billion and taking a direct stake in its operations.

The Salzburg Festival, classical music and opera’s most important annual event, will go forward in August in modified form. Audiences of up to 1,000 — about half the capacity of the main theater — will be allowed, and there will be 90 performances over 30 days, down from the original plan of more than 200 performances over 44 days.

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Inside China’s Twitter campaign

As the U.S. and China spar over the coronavirus outbreak, Beijing’s top officials are using Twitter to come out on top.

A swarm of sympathetic accounts has emerged to repost and cheer on government messaging. But in addition to genuine supporters, many of them appear to be part of a coordinated Twitter campaign, our reporters found.

It is far from clear that the Chinese government is behind the mass tweets supporting President Xi Jinping’s agenda, but The Times’s findings add to other recent evidence of Twitter being used to amplify it.

Findings: Of the roughly 4,600 accounts that reposted China’s leading official voices during a recent week, one in six tweeted with extremely high frequency despite having few followers. Nearly one in seven tweeted almost nothing of their own, instead reposting official Chinese accounts and others.

A final goodbye to George Floyd

The funeral for George Floyd, whose killing in police custody gave rise to an international movement, drew hundreds of mourners in Houston on Tuesday.

The event came after more than two weeks of protests demanding change in policing and systemic racism, and capped five days of public memorials in Minneapolis, North Carolina and Houston. Mr. Floyd, 46, will be buried next to his mother.

His words — “I can’t breathe,” which he said 16 times as an officer pressed his knee into his neck — have become a rallying cry. Mr. Floyd was remembered as a father and star student-athlete with big dreams for his life and his community.

In a video played at the funeral, former Vice President Joe Biden offered his condolences to the family.

If you have 6 minutes, this is worth it

Afghan radio names the dead, but few still listen

Through decades of coups, invasions and endless war, Afghans have tuned in to Radio Afghanistan twice a day to hear the names of the newly dead. The death notices were a ritual, an honor and sometimes a sign of status. For a time, the broadcast filled double its hourlong slot. Above, its senior anchor, Mohamad Agha Zaki.

Now, that all is gone. It is not that people are not dying, but many now turn to Facebook and other social media to disseminate the news. But the man at the helm says that people in rural areas are still tuning in: “This is the language of the nation.”

Here’s what else is happening

North Korea: The government cut off all communications to South Korea, vowing to treat the country as an “enemy,” in a sign of chilling relations. North Korea refused to pick up the phone on Tuesday morning when the South made its routine daily call on the military hotline between the two countries.

U.S. presidential campaign: A wave of new polls shows former Vice President Joe Biden with a significant lead over President Donald Trump, placing him in a stronger position to oust an incumbent president than any challenger since Bill Clinton in the summer of 1992.

Snapshot: Above, the statue of King Leopold II, who oversaw the brutal colonization of Congo in the 19th century, was removed in Antwerp after protesters daubed it with red paint. Protesters calling on countries to confront their racist histories have also toppled a statue of a slave trader in Britain.

What we’re reading: This Money magazine article about some of the explorers who dedicated their lives to finding Forrest Fenn’s hidden treasure (which was finally discovered over the weekend). It’s riveting and will make you smile.

Now, a break from the news

Cook: This crispy sour cream and onion chicken can we showered with fresh chives and lemon juice, or, if you crave something creamy for dunking, pair it with a dip of sour cream, lemon juice and chives.

Watch: The new documentary “Born in Evin” follows the director, Maryam Zaree, as she interviews family, friends, sociologists and psychologists to try to demystify the circumstances of her birth in Iran’s notorious Evin prison for political dissidents.

Read: Joyce Carol Oates’s new novel “Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars.” takes on racism and grief, and is squarely in conversation with this moment of pandemic and protest, writes our book reviewer. Also, here are five new and noteworthy poetry books.

Do: The designer Todd Snyder shows you how to add patches to your jeans, using an old bandanna or shirt you are ready to rag.

We may be venturing outside, but with the virus still spreading, we’re still safest inside. At Home can help make that tolerable, even fun, with ideas on what to read, cook, watch and do.

And now for the Back Story on …

Facial recognition technology

There has been intense debate about the use of facial recognition technology in the public and private sectors.

Law enforcement agencies and some companies use it to identify suspects and victims by matching photos or video with databases like driver’s license records. But civil liberties groups warn that facial recognition erodes privacy, reinforces bias against black people and can be misused.

Timnit Gebru, a leader of Google’s ethical artificial intelligence team, explained why she thinks the police shouldn’t use facial recognition. Below is an excerpt from her conversation with Shira Ovide for the latest On Tech newsletter.

Shira: What are your concerns about facial recognition?

Timnit: I collaborated with Joy Buolamwini at the M.I.T. Media Lab on an analysis that found very high disparities in error rates [in facial identification systems] especially between lighter-skinned men and darker-skinned women. In melanoma screenings, imagine there’s a detection technology that doesn’t work for people with darker skin.

I also realized even perfect facial recognition can be misused. I’m a black woman living in the U.S. who has dealt with serious consequences of racism. Facial recognition is being used against the black community.

But a police officer or eyewitness could also look at surveillance footage and mug shots and misidentify someone as Jim Smith. Is software more accurate or less biased than humans?

That depends. Our analysis showed that for us, facial recognition was way less accurate than humans.

Do you see a way to use facial recognition for law enforcement and security responsibly?

My gut reaction is that a lot of people in technology have the urge to jump on a tech solution without listening to people who have been working with community leaders, police and others proposing solutions to reform the police.

It should be banned at the moment. I don’t know about the future.

That’s it for this briefing. See you next time.

— Melina

Thank you To Theodore Kim and Jahaan Singh for the rest of the break from the news. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.

P.S. • We’re listening to “The Daily.” Our latest episode is on the case for defunding the U.S. police force. • Here’s our Mini Crossword, and a clue: Netflix selection (four letters). You can find all our puzzles here. • A Times investigation by Michael Keller, Gabriel Dance and Nellie Bowles into online child sexual abuse was honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Journalism Award.

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HK celebrates Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year! Welcome to the 24th International Chinese New Year Night Parade. As the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, I'm delighted to join you at this night parade to celebrate the most jubilant of our Chinese festivals.

 A fantastic, multicultural pageant, the parade annually thrills not only locals but also visitors from around the world. Alongside a fanfare of spectacular floats, this year's parade showcases more than 20 performing groups - from Hong Kong and from all over the world - here to dazzle and delight long into the night.

 As fabulous as the parade promises to be, there's more to come in the days and nights ahead, as Hong Kong's Chinese New Year celebration continues through the new year, with a fireworks extravaganza, a well-wishing festival, brilliant lantern displays and much more. I welcome every one of you to celebrate with us. And I wish you all a happy, healthy and rewarding Year of the Pig.

 Chief Executive Carrie Lam gave these remarks at the 2019 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade at the Cultural Centre Piazza on February 5.

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Le Nouvel An Chinois est la fête la plus colorée, la plus animée, la plus importante de Hong Kong et surtout l’événement favori des Hongkongais. Mélange subtil entre traditions millénaires et fête cosmopolite, c’est l’occasion de vivre une rencontre éclatante entre cultures asiatique et occidentale.

HONG KONG – FEBRUARY 08: Performers participate at the 2016 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade on February 8, 2016 in Hong Kong. The Chinese Lunar New Year also known as the Spring Festival, which is based on the Lunisolar Chinese calendar, is celebrated from the first day of the first month of the lunar year and ends with Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)

HONG KONG – FEBRUARY 08: Performers participate at the 2016 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade on February 8, 2016 in Hong Kong. The Chinese Lunar New Year also known as the Spring Festival, which is based on the Lunisolar Chinese calendar, is celebrated from the first day of the first month of the lunar year and ends with Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)

La ville monde ne fait jamais les choses à moitié, le passage à l’année du chien promet ainsi, cette année encore, d’être inoubliable :

Le coup d’envoi sera donné vendredi 16 février par la parade spectaculaire qui défilera dans les rues du quartier animé de Tsim Sha Tsui à Kowloon. Le samedi 17 février, un feu d’artifice illuminera la baie Victoria pendant vingt minutes !

Sous le thème “la bonne fortune à chaque coin de rue”, la parade annuelle du Nouvel An Chinois prend une nouvelle dimension cette année avec la participation exceptionnelle de 25 troupes d’artistes locaux et internationaux dont les Français de Parisian Street Cabaret.

Les festivités auront lieu pendant plusieurs jours aux quatre coins du territoire : courses de chevaux, défilés de chars, marchés aux fleurs, décorations…une véritable ambiance de carnaval !

Entre bienveillance et altruisme, l’année du chien sera rythmée par des bonnes nouvelles, des projets qui se réalisent, la chaleur des êtres aimés.

Dans 7 jours, Hong Kong basculera dans l’année du Chien, l’événement le plus attendu et le plus inoubliable de l’année ! Le Nouvel An Chinois est la fête la plus colorée, la plus animée, la plus importante de Hong Kong et surtout l’événement favori des Hongkongais.

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LA Rams Cheerleaders Heading to Hong Kong for a Chinese New Year Parade

LA Rams Cheerleaders Heading to Hong Kong for a Chinese New Year Parade

The Rams Cheerleaders joined us live to tell us all about their upcoming trip to Hong Kong to perform at one of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations in the world, the Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade.  They also gave us a sneak peek at their special performance for the parade. To check out the LA Rams Cheerleaders adventures in Hong Kong, you can follow them on…

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Hong Kong International Chinese New Year Night Parade Kicks Off Year of the Rooster with Largest Celebration in Event History

Hong Kong International Chinese New Year Night Parade Kicks Off Year of the Rooster with Largest Celebration in Event History

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the 2017 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade is celebrating its 22nd year with its most extensive performance line-up to-date. Presented under the theme of “Best Fortune. World Party,” one of the world’s largest Chinese New Year celebrations will feature 10 vibrant decorative floats…

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Indian Dance Group V Unbeatables to Perform at Lunar New Year Night Parade in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Indian dance group and the winner of 2020 Americas Got Talent: The Champions V.UNBEATABLE are all set to perform at the upcoming Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade alongside 15 other performing groups from the Mainland and overseas. The most spectacular Lunar New Year celebration in town – the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade – is ready to roar back in…

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