Hongkongers and tourists packed the promenades on both sides of Victoria Harbour hours before Thursday’s National Day fireworks show, braving the heat.
By mid-afternoon, photography enthusiasts, tourists and residents had claimed spots along the harbourfront, settling in for the hours-long wait with umbrellas, folding chairs and picnic mats.
Authorities expect the 23-minute extravaganza, which began at 8pm, to draw 260,000 people.
With the sun beating down, revellers secured spots for the best…

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