DotDotWeekly | Dazzling drone light show celebrates Dragon Boat Festival in HK

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Dazzling drone light show celebrates Dragon Boat Festival in HK

At 8 pm on June 10, the government brought a drone performance with a Dragon Boat Festival theme to the night sky over the harbor.

1,000 drones took to the skies above the Victoria Harbour off the Wan Chai waterfront, displaying dynamic patterns including adorable cartoon sticky rice dumplings, dragon boat races, and soaring dragons, all to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with the public.

On the first day of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races (June 15) at 8 pm, there will also be a spectacular fireworks display over the harbor, featuring smiley faces and the "HK" letters to enhance the festive atmosphere and enrich the visitor experience.

Tragic findings: Firefighters uncover suspected cat fatalities in Yuen Long blaze

Hong Kong firefighters on Monday (June 10) said they found about 40 suspected cat corpses, after extinguishing a fire in Yuen Long.

Officers said the fire broke out in a tin-sheet house on Kam Shui South Road in Pat Heung at around 11 am.

The firefighters said no one was injured and suspected that an electrical short circuit caused the fire.

Officers said they believe stray cats and dogs were being looked after in the premises, and they have notified the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to follow up the case.

CE: Hydrogen development strategy to be announced next Monday

The Legislative Council (LegCo) held the Chief Executive's Interactive Exchange Question and Answer Session (Q&A Session) on June 13, with the themes of "developing new quality productive forces" and "promoting Chinese Culture and fostering culture and tourism integration" respectively.

The Environment and Ecology Bureau will announce the strategy for hydrogen development in Hong Kong next Monday, said Chief Executive John Lee.

He mentioned that the government has already done a lot of work on hydrogen energy, including hydrogen buses which are now in trial operation.

"In addition, there is a plan to introduce hydrogen vehicles for street washing vehicles this year, as well as hydrogen vehicles for refuse collection vehicles and trams," said Lee.

Lee also mentioned that the government also attaches importance to hydrogen refilling facilities and hydrogen power generation facilities.

"Hydrogen has many benefits, but the safety requirements for maintenance and storage need attention... The Environment and Ecology Bureau will not only launch a strategy but also focus on studying the safety guidelines."

Eason Chan's Chongqing concert postponed after injured due to heatstroke

Six shows of Eason Chan's Fear and Dreams World Tour in Chongqing on June 14-16 and 21-23, 2024 have been postponed due to the singer's injuries sustained after fainting due to heat stroke.

Eason's company My Kan Wonderland Limited issued a statement, saying that Eason had suffered heat stroke and fainted while playing tennis outdoors in the afternoon of June 10, and his jaw was badly injured when he fell down and hit the ground.

Eason was then immediately sent to the hospital for treatment. After the doctor's examination, Eason suffered a fracture in his cheekbone and a skin rupture on his chin. He needed to undergo a suture operation immediately, with a total of more than 30 stitches.

Based on the doctor's diagnosis, Eason will need to rest for at least three weeks for the jaw wound to heal completely. Therefore, the company regrets to announce that the six concerts in Chongqing will have to be postponed until 2025. The organizer will announce compensation arrangements as soon as possible.