Key facts
- Perry Yiu Pak-leung and Leung Fong-yuen backed experimenting with new formats for the nightly harbour light show.
- "A Symphony of Lights" is due to stage its final show on November 18 after 22 years.
- The tourism representatives said new shows should draw business to nearby shops and restaurants, not only spectators.
Two Hong Kong tourism figures said new light shows replacing the long-running "A Symphony of Lights" over Victoria Harbour should be designed to bring business to nearby shops and restaurants, not only draw spectators who leave once the performance ends.
Lawmaker Perry Yiu Pak-leung and tourism union adviser Leung Fong-yuen backed experimenting with new formats in comments reported on November 11, 2026. The nightly show is due to stage its final performance on November 18 after 22 years. The report quotes Yiu warning against simply attracting tourists, and gives no further detail of the remarks.
The South China Morning Post report gives no attendance, spending or revenue figures for the show and does not describe a replacement program.