Hong Kong 2026-27 budget: ‘Symphony of Lights’ to go dark under tourism revamp

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wynna Wong,William Yiu,Harvey KongFebruary 26, 2026 at 02:30 AM

Hong Kong 2026-27 budget: ‘Symphony of Lights’ to go dark under tourism revamp

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Hong Kong's iconic "A Symphony of Lights" show will be discontinued within the year as part of a tourism revamp outlined in the 2026-27 budget. The show will be replaced by immersive light projections across different districts. The Hong Kong Tourism Board will receive HK$1.66 billion in funding, a 35% increase, to support the new light festival initiative. The budget also includes HK$200 million to revitalize rural villages and HK$1.2 billion for sports development. These measures aim to upgrade Hong Kong's tourism offerings and attract more visitors.

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