LCSD urges public to maintain cleanliness and safety for New Year's Eve celebrations

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) has issued an appeal to the public to keep venues clean and prioritize safety while celebrating New Year's Eve today (Dec. 30).

To ensure cleanliness and safety, the LCSD will collaborate with other government departments to implement a series of measures at various venues, including the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC) Piazza, Salisbury Garden, the Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Middle Road Children's Playground, Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden, Urban Council Centenary, Kai Tak Sky Garden, Kwun Tong Promenade, and Cha Kwo Ling Promenade along the Kowloon waterfront. Additional venues on Hong Kong Island include Tamar Park, the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section), the Wan Chai Temporary Promenade, and East Coast Park (Phase 1), where large crowds are anticipated for the countdown and celebration activities.

An LCSD spokesman advised, "In crowded areas, people should remain calm and be mindful of their safety."

The public announcement systems at the HKCC will regularly broadcast anti-littering and crowd management messages in Cantonese, Putonghua, and English throughout the holiday. Crowd control measures will be implemented at the HKCC Piazza, Salisbury Garden, the Avenue of Stars, and the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade based on real-time conditions. Members of the public are encouraged to pay attention to the announcements, follow the instructions of duty personnel, and prioritize their safety.

To facilitate special crowd management measures in the Tsim Sha Tsui area, the Hong Kong Museum of Art will close earlier at 5 pm on Dec. 31.

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