Peak lighting outcry spotlights the trouble with fast-track governance
It’s common knowledge that Hong Kong has a spectacular skyline, especially at night. And given our current obsession with boosting tourism and other value-adding objectives, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that our tourism authorities are actively adding more light to our night skyline. The Tourism Board tried holding monthly firework and drone shows in 2024, but had to scale back after a budget…
Hong Kong tourism authorities have faced backlash following the introduction of a lighting project along a walking trail on The Peak. Images shared online of installations along the narrow Lugard Road and Harlech Road trail have drawn a negative response from residents, according to the South China Morning Post.
The South China Morning Post notes that the Tourism Board previously attempted to host monthly firework and drone shows in 2024. Those displays were scaled back following budget cuts and concerns regarding their effectiveness, as the HK$1 million per show cost failed to make a significant impression on visitors and diminished the novelty of the experience. Additionally, the South China Morning Post reports that the regular shows raised concerns regarding the environmental costs of smoke and fire.
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