Got back home to Australia this morning-waited an hour at the promenade of Star Ferry the other night to watch this-the pictures don't do it justice-Hong Kong is such a cool place-i can't wait to go back-Great Place!!!!!!!!
I'm in Hong Kong right now (third time). This place is truly amazing. If you ever have the chance, go! The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is the best. Great shopping in Kowloon, wonderful nightlife. Food to die for.
Just got back from hk early this morning. Best time of my life. The light show, the peak...everything about it was absolutely amazing. Defo gotta go back sometime
It's a nightly event. It's not wastage of electricity. It's tourism as every nite huge crowds of tourists gather by the shore to watch this amazing free show.
I've never been big on cities, but Hong Kong and Kowloon are awesome! It's very exciting and for someone who lives in the Northern Hemisphere, the climate in November is awesome!
The great thing about Symphony of Lights is that many people can gather in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon peninsula and see the entire Hong Kong skyline lit up. It's pretty cool.
I was lucky to be anchored there for 6 weeks, the viewing platform is where we get dropped off/picked up by our service boats. The light show is amazing, was realy handy scince we went back to the ship around 2030.
EVERY NIGHT?! This city is amazing! I know some people from Hong Kong and they go for a month every year. I know why! This city looks like an experience just being there!
Hi, the best place is where this video was shot: the waterfront on Kowloon, in front of the Clock Tower and Hong Kong Cultural Centre. You get the music and commentary there too. Have a great trip!
The entire Symphony of Lights show is runned and programmed through the internet via Laservision's Digital Data Pump II systems. Laservision is an Australian based lighting- and special-effects designhouse. They created and conceived the Symphony of Lights show. Google them sometime to learn more... Cheers!
Wow, this reminds me so much of Neo-Tokyo from the movie Akira. Pretty ironic that a Chinese city looks more like Neo-Tokyo than any Japanese city, even Tokyo itself. Really amazing, I hope I get to see this soon. I really wish NYC near where I live had a display like this.
I see your point. But may be the take should be this : the light shows in themselves are massive consumption of energy but they also generate great revenue for govts through tourism which in turn could be used for environmental protection.
@any1020 They developed all the land they could, the other 'protected' lands you said are mountainous regions that are not fit for building at all, in fact most of these skyscrapers are built on land fills... the MORE you know :P
the 'brighter than the sun' comment was not to be taken seriously ffs. My point is that while there are towns like Las Vegas and Tokyo which don't seem to have a night because theres so many lights and screens lit up constantly, turning my TV off (i.e not leaving it on standby, which is what i always do) will make no real difference at all. I wasn't specifically talking about this show i meant all places that have huge displays of light etc. this was just a small example.
The idea of turning your tv off (some people leave tv on in other room, crazy right?) and lights off (we've almost all left them on, or forgotten), is when you are not using them... obviously not when you are using them. That is a substantial point which you did not consider in your claim "But, when there's places like Hong Kong, Las Vegas and Tokyo lit up brighter than the Sun, how can governments dare to tell us to turn the TV and lights off in our homes to save the environment?"
We have to live a litte, too as opposed to saving everything for the next generation. The show is only for 15 minutes. Sustainable environmental protection means striking a balance between what the present needs and what the future needs.
@wheelworker1 haha I live in Hong Kong and an octopus card is a MUST. I'm touched that you thought to mention that in your comment xD But yes, the only downside (which I'm sure you noticed) is the pollution.
sure the music isn't the best choice but people just have to learn how to enjoy something without complaining... oh and it's free for all... so if you don't like the music, put on your head phone.
@ilovewii11 What do you mean horrible? Hong Kong's water and harbour have been cleaned up a long time ago. All big cities are noisy. And there's indeed some air pollution in HK. But it's improving. In any case, I'd like to see you show me 1 big city that's without pollution.
It seems like a cool idea if you are just visiting Hong Kong but I bet it is not long before you grow tired of that every night if you are a resident of Hong Kong. 365 times a year.
yeh that wasn't my point though, my point is how we're told to switch our lights and tvs off to save the environment, i can't see how that little red light on my TV is doing that much damage compared to these massive light shows.
I like stuff like this, especially Christmas light displays. But, when there's places like Hong Kong, Las Vegas and Tokyo lit up brighter than the Sun, how can governments dare to tell us to turn the TV and lights off in our homes to save the environment? Ridiculous stuff imo.
Hong Kong has the lowest tax rate among advanced economies. Max income tax is only 16%. On top of that, we pay a Govt levy if we own a property. Then that's it. No service or sales tax. No tax on interest, dividend or investment return earned.
Sorry, did I miss the amazing technological advance that rendered radioactive waste clean and safe? They bury that stuff in the ground, wrapped in concrete for goodness sake...
@LeeClaxton na. a very bad idea. i am a chinese student that studies in the uk and the amount of racism against asain, espicially chinese....u can never quite imagine what i had to go through each day
Also, a 15 minute show like this (despite how big you think it is) is no comparison to amount of energy in Hong Kong (which is nothing in comparison to the world) which is used for unattended lights (in homes) and TV's. Pull up some public power records from various countries and you can easily see the estimated immensity of such spendings and what an ant in the path (so to speak) this 15 minute display is. Brighter than the sun? LOL. These are not even incandescent (wasteful) bulbs.
@ChunhonYau Nah I'm not I live upstate. But that's just my opinion. If we're being honest, I'll be the first to say they're both pretty awesome. We can call this one a draw my good man. Until next time...
yeh that's one way of looking at it. But that's sort of like drinking a diet coke with a huge pizza. It defeats the object somewhat. Don't get me wrong i'm all for these light shows, just not the hypocrasy of the governments. Las Vegas probably consumes more energy than every TV on the planet.
trent8002003 Im not talking about tax in HK, Im talking about the global tax system in general. You are lucky to be paying less, but that doesn't mean you should keep your eyes close and let them tax you on whatever they want. The meeting is going on in Copenhagen now...will see what scam they come up with.
Why was it ironic? Puts Hong Kong's night beauty and mystique in front of the whole world on IN A GD WAY- unlike how slumdog millionaire portrays Mumbai.
OK, I see your point. To be honest, I am not optimistic about the Copa conference either. There's is too much vested interest in the current human lifestyle. Nothing we can afford/willing to do can change things fundamentally. Buy us a bit more time, perhaps, but far insufficient to turn things around.
I know what you mean and you're wrong. Air quality is much improved these past 2 yrs in Hong Kong. Why don't you come over and check it out yourself instead of relying on yrs old news!
Got back home to Australia this morning-waited an hour at the promenade of Star Ferry the other night to watch this-the pictures don't do it justice-Hong Kong is such a cool place-i can't wait to go back-Great Place!!!!!!!!
I'm in Hong Kong right now (third time). This place is truly amazing. If you ever have the chance, go! The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is the best. Great shopping in Kowloon, wonderful nightlife. Food to die for.
just got back from hong kong. it was my second visit and already i want to go back!
the light show is breathtaking first hand.
Just got back from hk early this morning. Best time of my life. The light show, the peak...everything about it was absolutely amazing. Defo gotta go back sometime
The Hong Kong skyline night view is just too beautiful.
Definitely the Top 3 most beautiful in the world.
It's a nightly event. It's not wastage of electricity. It's tourism as every nite huge crowds of tourists gather by the shore to watch this amazing free show.
I've never been big on cities, but Hong Kong and Kowloon are awesome! It's very exciting and for someone who lives in the Northern Hemisphere, the climate in November is awesome!
Not anymore nowadays…
Hong Kong is such a beautiful modem city.
The great thing about Symphony of Lights is that many people can gather in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon peninsula and see the entire Hong Kong skyline lit up. It's pretty cool.
I was lucky to be anchored there for 6 weeks, the viewing platform is where we get dropped off/picked up by our service boats. The light show is amazing, was realy handy scince we went back to the ship around 2030.
i love the way it reflects of the smog
EVERY NIGHT?! This city is amazing! I know some people from Hong Kong and they go for a month every year. I know why! This city looks like an experience just being there!
amazing! i've been to hk so many times and i've never seen nor heard of this! will make sure i
won't miss it next time :)
Hi, the best place is where this video was shot: the waterfront on Kowloon, in front of the Clock Tower and Hong Kong Cultural Centre. You get the music and commentary there too. Have a great trip!
It's on every nite from 8pm and it's FREE!!! Hong Kong rocks!
Cant wait to see this show!!!
Yes, it comes out of speakers at the Kowloon harbourside.
Hong Kong is amazing place!
I live in chicago and thought there was no better skyline until now
Does anyone has the Hong Kong Symphony Light Theme song? I love it and wanna go there again.
Thanks... Yeah separate days, we spent one day in Kowloon and the second day close to the action just to get a few cutscenes.
Very nice video! HK rocks!
The entire Symphony of Lights show is runned and programmed through the internet via Laservision's Digital Data Pump II systems. Laservision is an Australian based lighting- and special-effects designhouse. They created and conceived the Symphony of Lights show. Google them sometime to learn more... Cheers!
Wow, this reminds me so much of Neo-Tokyo from the movie Akira. Pretty ironic that a Chinese city looks more like Neo-Tokyo than any Japanese city, even Tokyo itself. Really amazing, I hope I get to see this soon. I really wish NYC near where I live had a display like this.
So much for the conservation of the environment...
awesome video, thanks
An interesting view point, philly1537. Would you care to elaborate?
I wish I was there right now!
I see your point. But may be the take should be this : the light shows in themselves are massive consumption of energy but they also generate great revenue for govts through tourism which in turn could be used for environmental protection.
@nicholasliha because its Hong Kong not Vegas so they play different style music.
I love Hong Kong
hong kong is the most amazing place in the world! ^_^
I didn't know there was a light show every night i should have gone and seen it
@any1020 They developed all the land they could, the other 'protected' lands you said are mountainous regions that are not fit for building at all, in fact most of these skyscrapers are built on land fills... the MORE you know :P
will u believe this i was there in hk for four days and i was not aware about such a big event which takes place every night !!
the 'brighter than the sun' comment was not to be taken seriously ffs. My point is that while there are towns like Las Vegas and Tokyo which don't seem to have a night because theres so many lights and screens lit up constantly, turning my TV off (i.e not leaving it on standby, which is what i always do) will make no real difference at all. I wasn't specifically talking about this show i meant all places that have huge displays of light etc. this was just a small example.
this is called Symphony of Lights, its on every night.
I watch this from my friends room window haha
The idea of turning your tv off (some people leave tv on in other room, crazy right?) and lights off (we've almost all left them on, or forgotten), is when you are not using them... obviously not when you are using them.
That is a substantial point which you did not consider in your claim "But, when there's places like Hong Kong, Las Vegas and Tokyo lit up brighter than the Sun, how can governments dare to tell us to turn the TV and lights off in our homes to save the environment?"
We have to live a litte, too as opposed to saving everything for the next generation. The show is only for 15 minutes. Sustainable environmental protection means striking a balance between what the present needs and what the future needs.
Hong Kong looks like something straight out of Blade Runner or Neuromancer.
@wheelworker1 haha I live in Hong Kong and an octopus card is a MUST. I'm touched that you thought to mention that in your comment xD
But yes, the only downside (which I'm sure you noticed) is the pollution.
i used to see the lightshow every night at 8 on the was up the peak
sure the music isn't the best choice but people just have to learn how to enjoy something without complaining... oh and it's free for all... so if you don't like the music, put on your head phone.
omg i stayed at that hotel too.
I thought it was funny that the elevators had YMCA on the floor!
this is pretty awesome but i would hate to see this on a daily basis. maybe once a week, like every Friday would be nice.
@ilovewii11 What do you mean horrible? Hong Kong's water and harbour have been cleaned up a long time ago. All big cities are noisy. And there's indeed some air pollution in HK. But it's improving. In any case, I'd like to see you show me 1 big city that's without pollution.
@bbyycc1 my group was busy in shopping and we didn't hire a tour guide :(
proud to be a hong-konger :)
parents born in hong kong
im born in canada
never been there
wanted to all my life...
hey i went there yesterday!
Tamar was still there!!
It seems like a cool idea if you are just visiting Hong Kong but I bet it is not long before you grow tired of that every night if you are a resident of Hong Kong. 365 times
a year.
yeh that wasn't my point though, my point is how we're told to switch our lights and tvs off to save the environment, i can't see how that little red light on my TV is doing that much damage compared to these massive light shows.
Hong Kong = what gotham city should look like in real life
I like stuff like this, especially Christmas light displays. But, when there's places like Hong Kong, Las Vegas and Tokyo lit up brighter than the Sun, how can governments dare to tell us to turn the TV and lights off in our homes to save the environment? Ridiculous stuff imo.
Makes me want to travel to asia.
I wonder where's the core for the entire thing.
@FKProds
eheheee HK has actually only developed
Hong Kong has the lowest tax rate among advanced economies. Max income tax is only 16%. On top of that, we pay a Govt levy if we own a property. Then that's it. No service or sales tax. No tax on interest, dividend or investment return earned.
I wouldn't be surprised if my breathing becomes too much of a carbon footprint :P
i know it's nonsense
but the buildings are cute!
Better skyline than in NYC
I've been there. My Das lives there. Amazing City. Amazing light show. It's awesome.
But Singapur is the best. Trust me ^^
Simon Duffenais watched this!
city of brotherly love huh Philly?.. lol Nice show...
DAAAM!
ZHE GE SHI GOU SHI!
proud to be from the 852~
this reminds of me of the christmas lights'n' music show that some bloke put outside his house. just on a bigger scale. rmgf60CI_ks
Sorry, did I miss the amazing technological advance that rendered radioactive waste clean and safe? They bury that stuff in the ground, wrapped in concrete for goodness sake...
lol they don't exactly need a fog machine either if ya know what I mean.
amazing city! no wonder why the brits was crying when leaving hong kong in 1997
@LeeClaxton na. a very bad idea. i am a chinese student that studies in the uk and the amount of racism against asain, espicially chinese....u can never quite imagine what i had to go through each day
Also, a 15 minute show like this (despite how big you think it is) is no comparison to amount of energy in Hong Kong (which is nothing in comparison to the world) which is used for unattended lights (in homes) and TV's. Pull up some public power records from various countries and you can easily see the estimated immensity of such spendings and what an ant in the path (so to speak) this 15 minute display is. Brighter than the sun? LOL. These are not even incandescent (wasteful) bulbs.
@RobertsDigital
that doesn't beat NYC
@ChunhonYau
Nah I'm not I live upstate. But that's just my opinion. If we're being honest, I'll be the first to say they're both pretty awesome. We can call this one a draw my good man. Until next time...
what that a special day or something? why they wasting electricity..
yeh that's one way of looking at it. But that's sort of like drinking a diet coke with a huge pizza. It defeats the object somewhat. Don't get me wrong i'm all for these light shows, just not the hypocrasy of the governments. Las Vegas probably consumes more energy than every TV on the planet.
2021?
2022 cuz ye
LOOKS LIKE PETER PAN GOT LOST ON THE PIRATE SHIP... GOOD THING I HAVE A PATENT, TRADEMARK, AND COPYRIGHT ON THIS...
No. It's called clean nuclear power.
support my home!
you can't see shit accept the green beam when its misty
Ang Chung Gwan
Well that was uneventful
trent8002003 Im not talking about tax in HK, Im talking about the global tax system in general. You are lucky to be paying less, but that doesn't mean you should keep your eyes close and let them tax you on whatever they want. The meeting is going on in Copenhagen now...will see what scam they come up with.
Why was it ironic? Puts Hong Kong's night beauty and mystique in front of the whole world on IN A GD WAY- unlike how slumdog millionaire portrays Mumbai.
15 people got seizure's!
@1991siddhant Yea sure, whatever you say!
OK, I see your point. To be honest, I am not optimistic about the Copa conference either. There's is too much vested interest in the current human lifestyle. Nothing we can afford/willing to do can change things fundamentally. Buy us a bit more time, perhaps, but far insufficient to turn things around.
Its like blade runner
God Damn Honk Kong is tight.
And Im over here always braging about San Francisco. I think ill shut up now.
Blade Runner
Better city too.
1:18 boat boat
@2672964 agreed :D
lol everyone compares there city to nyc.... just another reason i love nyc :)
I dunno, it's an equal exchange of O2 for CO2 so think I can let you off :p
I know what you mean and you're wrong. Air quality is much improved these past 2 yrs in Hong Kong. Why don't you come over and check it out yourself instead of relying on yrs old news!
im sorry but the music is just crap. why can't they have the lights to the voice of billy joel or anything from kenny g. like they do in vegas.