Lit Up

Fireworks in celebration of the Spring Festival illuminate the sky over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) HONG KONG, Feb. 11 ( tasteallchina ) -- After a four-year hiatus since 2020, a Lunar New Year fireworks display once again lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong Sunday. The 2024 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display was held at 8 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), the second day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, over Victoria Harbor to celebrate the festive season. The fireworks display was coordinated by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and sponsored by the Hong Kong Celebrations Association. The theme for this year's fireworks display was "All trades thrive in the Dragon's Year, and China stands strong in the prosperous era." A total of 23,888 pyrotechnic shells were fired from three barges in the 23-minute extravaganza divided into eight scenes. Tam Kam-kau, chairman of the Hong Kong Celebrations Association, said that this year's eight fireworks featured special designs to send New Year greetings to the people of Hong Kong and tourists, and wish Hong Kong steady progress…

This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows an ancient city wall lit up at night at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ning)  The Jiayu Pass is the starting point of a section of the Great Wall constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pass also served as a vital passage on the ancient Silk Road. Starting from July 15th, the renowned Jiayu Pass will officially open for night tours, featuring themes centered around the culture of the Great Wall and the Silk Road. Utilizing a combination of laser projections, digital technology, and live stage performances, the night tours aim to provide visitors with a unique and immersive light experience. This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows a night view at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ning) This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows an ancient city wall lit up at night at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ning) This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows a night view at the…

Youzhou ancient town is lit up at night, creating a dream-like scenery in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, Feb. 29, 2024. Youzhou ancient town is lit up at night, creating a dream-like scenery in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, Feb. 29, 2024. Youzhou ancient town is lit up at night, creating a dream-like scenery in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, Feb. 29, 2024. Youzhou ancient town is lit up at night, creating a dream-like scenery in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, Feb. 29, 2024. Youzhou ancient town is lit up at night, creating a dream-like scenery in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, Feb. 29, 2024. Youzhou ancient town is lit up at night, creating a dream-like scenery in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, Feb. 29, 2024. Youzhou ancient town is lit up at night, creating a dream-like scenery in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, Feb. 29, 2024.