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Hong Kong crowds brave the heat to secure spots for National Day fireworks

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Hoi-ying, L. (2026, October 1). Hong Kong crowds brave the heat to secure spots for National Day fireworks. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3369461/hong-kong-crowds-brave-heat-secure-spots-national-day-fireworks?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong residents and tourists gathered early on Thursday along Victoria Harbour to watch National Day fireworks, enduring high temperatures. By mid-afternoon, approximately 260,000 people had claimed viewing spots with various cooling aids like umbrellas and chairs. The firework display was scheduled for 8pm and expected to last 23 minutes.

Written by AI on 2026-10-01, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Thursday, Hong Kong residents and tourists gathered early along both sides of Victoria Harbour to watch the National Day fireworks. Despite the sweltering heat, about 260,000 people were expected to attend the 23-minute spectacle scheduled for 8pm that evening. By mid-afternoon, the promenades around the harbor were packed with spectators who had set up folding chairs and picnic mats hours before the show began to secure prime viewing spots.

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Hong Kong crowds brave the heat to secure spots for National Day fireworks About 260,000 people are expected to watch the 23-minute spectacle over Victoria Harbour with many arriving hours early despite the sweltering heat Hongkongers and tourists have packed promenades on both sides of Victoria Harbour hours before Thursday’s National Day fireworks, braving the scorching heat. By mid-afternoon, photography enthusiasts, tourists and residents had claimed spots along the harbour, settling in for the hours-long wait with umbrellas, folding chairs and picnic mats. Authorities expected the 23-minute extravaganza to draw 260,000 people. With the sun beating down, revellers braved the heat to secure the best views of the display, which was due to start at 8pm.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-01

🔮 Hong Kong crowds brave the heat to secure spots for National Day fireworks About 260,000 people are expected to watch the 23-minute spectacle over Victoria Harbour with many arriving hours early despite the sweltering heat Hongkongers and tourists have packed promenades on both sides of Victoria Harbour hours before Thursday’s National Day fireworks, braving the scorching heat. By mid-afternoon, photography enthusiasts, tourists and residents had claimed spots along the harbour, settling in for the hours-long wait with umbrellas, folding chairs and picnic mats. Authorities expected the 23-minute extravaganza to draw 260,000 people. With the sun beating down, revellers braved the heat to secure the best views of the display, which was due to start at 8pm.

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Hong Kong crowds brave the heat to secure spots for National Day fireworks · assertive framing

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