Two drone shows using 2,026 drones will accompany a National Day cultural gala in Hung Hom on Friday, October 2. The displays will take place over New Hung Hom Harbourfront as part of the evening programme.
The gala, organised by the Hong Kong Compatriots' National Day Celebration Preparatory Committee, is scheduled for 7pm to 8.30pm at Hong Kong Coliseum. The drone performances are planned for 8pm and 9.30pm, each lasting about 15 minutes.
Television stations and online platforms are scheduled to rebroadcast the gala from 8pm to 9.30pm. The programme includes popular songs, Cantonese opera, acrobatics, magic and dance, including a magic performance by a magician with an intelligent robot and a dance work combining martial arts with dance.
Tickets have already been distributed through government bodies, associations and chambers of commerce. Star Headline reported that about 6,000 tickets had been distributed.