THE COVID-19 pandemic is not going to stop the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) from sharing the city鈥檚 New Year鈥檚 Eve celebration with the rest of the world. This New Year鈥檚 Eve, for the first time, the HKTB鈥檚 signature 鈥淗ong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations鈥 will go online, with people around the world able to attend via their mobile phones or computers. On Dec. 31, the HKTB鈥檚 website (discoverhongkong.com) and social media platforms (Facebook and YouTube) will begin showing a live countdown clock at 11 p.m. (HKT) and 11:30 p.m. (HKT) respectively. Once the clock strikes midnight, a two-minute video showing Victoria Harbour as well as iconic landmarks in Hong Kong will follow, along with festive greetings sending blessings to the world.

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