Indian Dance Group V Unbeatables to Perform at Lunar New Year Night Parade in Hong Kong
Hong
Kong
Indian
dance
group
and
the
winner
of 2020
America’s
Got
Talent:
The
Champions
V.UNBEATABLE
are
all
set
to
perform
at
the
upcoming
Cathay
International
Chinese New
Year
Night
Parade
alongside
15
other
performing
groups
from
the
Mainland
and
overseas.
The
most
spectacular
Lunar
New
Year
celebration
in
town
–
the
Cathay
International
Chinese New
Year
Night
Parade
–
is
ready
to
roar
back
in
exuberant
style
in
Tsim
Sha
Tsui
to
welcome
the
first
day
of
the
Year
of
the
Snake
(29
January),
kicking
off
a
host
of
seasonal
events
across
Hong
Kong.
The
annual
event
is
organised
by
the
Hong
Kong
Tourism
Board
(HKTB)
with
Cathay
as
the
title
sponsor
for
the
23rd
year.
With
the
theme
Unfold
a
Year
of
Good
Fortune,
the
parade
combines
performers
from
around
the
world
with
distinctive
Hong
Kong
flavours
presented
by
the
floats
to
reflect
the
city’s
status
as
an
events
capital
for
festivities
with
a
unique
glamour.
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Performers
at
the
Lunar
New
Year
night
parade
in
Hong
Kong
Hong
Kong,
a
visa-free
destination
for
Indian
travellers,
offers
a
vibrant
calendar
of
year-round
events,
allowing
visitors
to
immerse
themselves
in
the
city’s
rich
culture
and
dynamic
experiences.
The
floats
and
local,
global,
and
pre-parade
performances
in
this
year’s
parade
will
total
55
–
more
than
last
year
–
bringing
a
bigger
and
more
spectacular
Lunar
New
Year
experience
to
excited
crowds
of
spectators.
A
total
of
14
countries
and
regions
will
be
represented,
including
Hong
Kong,
with
France, Argentina,
Austria,
India,
Indonesia,
and
Thailand
as
the
newcomers.
The
other
performing
groups
from
Mainland
and
overseas,
include
Austrian
acrobatic
show
group
and
the
runner-up
of
2018
America’s
Got
Talent
Zurcaroh,
and
the
dance
crew,
the
first Golden
Buzzer
winner
of
the
2023
Indonesia’s
Got
Talent
contest
BRAVERY
DANCERS.
Groups
from
the
Mainland
are
also
ready
to
impress,
including
the
Shaanxi
Performing
Arts
Troupe,
who
featured
in
the
opening
and
closing
ceremonies
of
the
14th
National
Games
of
China.
Spectators
can
also
enjoy
the
festive
fan
with
Thai
boyband
LYKN
and
K-pop
girl
group
Kep1er.
Dr
Pang
Yiu-kai,
HKTB
Chairman,
said,
“Hong
Kong
is
one
of
the
most
popular
destinations
in
the
world
for
Lunar
New
Year
celebrations,
and
the
Cathay
International
Chinese
New
Year
Night Parade
is
definitely
a
highlight
of
the
festivities.
The
parade
will
be
broadcast
live
by
satellite
and
webcast
around
the
world
and
will
be
a
global
attraction
to
remember.
This
year’s
event
trumps
last
year’s
as
HKTB
hopes
to
kick
off
the
Year
of
the
Snake
by
showcasing
an
international
carnival
featuring performances
from
all
over
the
world.”
Dr
Pang
continued,
“HKTB
will
also
provide
visitors
with
a
handy
New
Year
travel
guide
by
launching
a
one-stop
Chinese
New
Year
celebration
webpage.
The
page
brings
together
details
about
celebrations
across
the
city
in
addition
to
the
Cathay
International
Chinese
New
Year
Night
Parade, including
the
fabulous
fireworks
display,
the
Chinese
New
Year
Raceday,
and
the
Chinese
New
Year Cup
on
the
second,
third,
and
fourth
days
of
Lunar
New
Year
respectively,
as
well
as
Lunar
New
Year
fairs.
Complemented
by
other
festive
activities
and
popular
attractions,
Hong
Kong
offers
a
feast
of
seasonal
entertainment
to
entice
visitors
to
stay
for
a
few
more
days
and
return
home
filled
with
joy.”
Mr
Ronald
Lam,
Cathay
Group
Chief
Executive
Officer,
said,
“As
Hong
Kong’s
home
carrier
with
deep
roots
in
the
city
for
nearly
80
years,
Cathay
is
firmly
committed
to
developing
Hong
Kong
as
an
international
aviation
hub.
We
have
been
adding
more
flights
and
expanding
our
network
to
connect
our
customers
with
their
friends
and
families
from
around
the
world.
At
the
same
time,
we
also
play
a part
in
Hong
Kong’s
development
into
an
East-meets-West
centre
for
international
cultural
exchange.
We
support
various
international
mega-events
held
in
the
city
to
promote
the
local
economy.
Meanwhile,
we
are
delighted
to
be
the
title
sponsor
of
the
Cathay
International
Chinese
New
Year
Night
Parade
for
the 23rd
consecutive
year.
We
hope
this
world-renowned
Chinese
New
Year
spectacle
will
give
everyone
a warm
start
to
the
Year
of
the
Snake,
surrounded
by
loved
ones
and
filled
with
the
joy,
happiness
and blessings
brought
by
Cathay!”
Presenting
Local
Performers
of
an
International
Standard
for
a
Magnificent
Festive
Extravaganza
Representing
the
talents
of
Hong
Kong
are
12
performing
groups
with
skills
ranging
from
dancing, cheerleading,
and
gymnastics
to
rope
skipping
–
many
of
them
champions
in
international
competitions. Marvel
at
the
moves
of
Chestroll
Dance
Crew,
winner
of
the
2019
and
2023
World
of
Dance
Hong
Kong competition,
and
the
SDM
Jazz
&
Ballet
Academie
and
Hong
Kong
Rope
Skipping.
Association, China,
both
winners
of
numerous
international
accolades.
The
show
by
the
Hong
Kong
Rope
Skipping Association
China,
which
has
participated
in
the
parade
for
many
years,
will
include
top
performers
from the
United
States,
France,
Australia,
and
Japan,
exchanging
skills
and
adding
a
touch
of
international
flair and
vitality
to
the
traditional
festivities.
The
parade
will
begin
at
the
Hong
Kong
Cultural
Centre
Piazza
and
will
work
its
way
through
Canton Road,
Haiphong
Road,
and
Nathan
Road
before
arriving
at
Sheraton
Hong
Kong
Hotel
&
Towers.
The parade
will
officially
begin
at
8:00pm,
and
at
6:00pm
before
the
parade
starts,
a
total
of
18
local performing
groups
will
ring
in
the
festivities
with
juggling,
magic
shows,
dance
and
music
to
get
you
into the
carnival
mood.
Floats
Transform
into
Hong
Kong
Tourism
Ambassadors
to
Showcase
City’s
Charm
The
parade
this
year
will
feature
nine
floats,
many
of
which
assume
roles
as
Hong
Kong
Tourism Ambassadors
by
showcasing
the
city’s
splendour
and
charm.
These
floats
will
feature
famous
Hong
Kong icons,
including
the
city’s
popular
giant
pandas
who
will
appear
on
a
float
with
Hong
Kong-style
milk
tea.
Don’t
miss
out
on
floats
based
on
the
city’s
stunning
skyline
that
take
inspiration
from
the
snake motif.
Also
not
to
be
missed
are
floats
with
elements
of
Hong
Kong
festivities
to
promote
the
city’s
distinctive
Lunar
New
Year
culture,
as
well
as
ones
carrying
joyful
Lunar
New
Year
messages
and
greetings
including
windmills,
lyrical
couplets,
blooming
flowers,
and
much
more. Tickets
on
Sale
from
11
January
2025.
Seats
for
the
Cathay
International
Chinese
New
Year
Night
Parade
will
be
available
at
the
Hong
Kong
Cultural
Centre
and
on
Canton
Road
and
Nathan
Road.
Tickets
cost
HK$480,
$450,
and
$300
will
go
on
sale
from
8:00
am
on
11
January
(Saturday)
at
the
HKTB’s
Kowloon
Visitor
Centre
in
Tsim
Sha Tsui
(Star
Ferry
Pier,
Tsim
Sha
Tsui).
All
tickets
are
available
on
a
first-come,
first-served
basis.
Creating
Synergy
with
the
Hong
Kong
Well-wishing
Festival
to
Extend
the
Excitement
of
the
Night Parade
HKTB
is
teaming
up
with
the
Hong
Kong
Well-wishing
Festival
this
year
to
extend
the
excitement
of
the
night
parade.
The
dazzling
floats
and
performance
stage
will
be
relocated
to
Lam
Tsuen
in
Tai
Po
where,
from
30
January
to
13
February,
locals
and
visitors
can
see
multiple
floats
at
the
Lam
Tsuen Wishing
Square.
On
the
second
and
third
days
of
the
Lunar
New
Year,
locals
and
visitors
can
enjoy
selected
performances
presented
by
Mainland
and
international
performing
groups
who
took
part
in
the Cathay
International
Chinese
New
Year
Night
Parade.
Some
groups
will
also
perform
at
different
locations
around
the
city
on
these
two
days,
making
it
an
event
not
to
be
missed.
Launch
of
New
Year
Travel
Guide
to
Attract
Visitors
to
Celebrate
Lunar
New
Year
in
Hong
Kong
The
HKTB
is
providing
a
handy
New
Year
travel
guide
for
locals
and
visitors
by
launching
a
one-stop
Chinese
New
Year
celebration
webpage.
The
page
brings
together
details
about
celebrations
across
the
city,
including
the
Cathay
International
Chinese
New
Year
Night
Parade,
the
fabulous
fireworks
display,
the
Chinese
New
Year
Raceday,
and
the
Chinese
New
Year
Cup
on
the
first,
second,
third,
and
fourth
days
of
Lunar
New
Year
respectively,
as
well
as
Lunar
New
Year
fairs.
Together
with
temple
visits
for
blessings
and
other
festive
activities
at
popular
attractions,
the
guide
will
give
visitors
spending
the Lunar
New
Year
in
Hong
Kong
the
opportunity
to
fully
immerse
themselves
in
the
city’s
festive
culture.
HKTB
Chinese
New
Year
celebration
webpage: www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what-s-new/events
Schedule
of
Celebratory
Events
Related
to
the
Cathay
International
Chinese
New
Year
Night Parade*
The
Cathay
International
Chinese
New
Year
Night
Parade
kicks
off
on
29
January,
the
first
day
of
the
Lunar
New
Year,
with
pre-parade
performances
beginning
at
6:00
pm
and
the
main
parade
running
from
8:00
pm
to
9:45
pm.
The
parade
route
starts
at
the
Hong
Kong
Cultural
Centre
Piazza
in
Tsim
Sha
Tsui
and
proceeds
along
Canton
Road,
Haiphong
Road,
and
Nathan
Road,
before
concluding
at
the
Sheraton
Hong
Kong
Hotel
&
Towers.
The
festivities
continue
on
30
and
31
January,
with
Mainland
and
International
performing
groups
showcasing
their
talents
at
various
locations
including
Lam
Tsuen
Wishing
Square
in
Tai
Po,
Citigate
Outlets,
Kai
Tin
Shopping
Centre,
and
Temple
Mall
on
January
30,
followed
by
performances
at
PopCorn,
Maritime
Square,
and
The
Wai
on
January
31.
Additionally,
float
displays
will
be
exhibited
at
Lam
Tsuen
Wishing
Square
in
Tai
Po
from
January
30
to
February
13,
spanning
from
the
second
day
of
the
Lunar
New
Year
until
the
day
after
the
Lantern
Festival.
*The
performances
and
float
display
details
will
be
announced
later
on
the
HKTB
website.
The
“Cathay
International
Chinese
New
Year
Night
Parade”
will
be
live-streamed
on
the
Discover
Hong
Kong
YouTube
channel
on
January
29,
2025,
from
20:00
to
21:45
Hong
Kong
Time
(GMT
12:00
to
13:45).
Join
us
for
this
vibrant
celebration
of
the
Lunar
New
Year!
About
Hong
Kong
Tourism
Board
(HKTB)
The
Hong
Kong
Tourism
Board
(HKTB)
is
a
government-subvented
body
tasked
to
market
and
promote
Hong
Kong
as
a
travel
destination
worldwide
and
enhance
visitors’
experience
once
they
arrive.
These
include
making
recommendations
to
the
Government
and
other
relevant
bodies
on
the
range
and
quality
of
visitor
facilities.
The
HKTB’s
missions
are
to
maximise
the
social
and
economic
contribution
made
by
tourism
to
the
community
of
Hong
Kong
and
to
consolidate
Hong
Kong’s
position
as
a
unique,
world-class,
and
most
desired
destination.