Symphony of lights in Hong-Kong! By Benoit Glénat & Foucauld de Cromières

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> The biggest "son & lumière" in the world!

> What is a "son & lumière"?
> The brightest city

Every night at 8 p.m. in Victoria Harbour, Hong-Kong, you can see a gorgeous, a wonderful show, which is unique in the world. This event is called the “Symphony of lights”. It is the world´s largest daily show of light and sound. It uses more than 40 buildings on both sides of the harbour. For 13 minutes, the bay is filled with a multitude of colourful lights. Our press team has chosen to describe this ceremony to mark the 2015 International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies.

Since 17^th January 2004, it’s been possible to contemplate the suns of the night, the famous and amazing nightly multimedia spectacle of the island of Hong-Kong. Over 2,000 lighting techniques have been used, including search lights, halo light systems, flood lights, spot lights, special effect lights, lasers, optic fibre and 2500 LEDs, far more than you could possibly count! While the lights from the buildings light up the sky with myriad vivid colours, an especially composed soundtrack is audible from the Promenade of Stars, just across the harbour. The music and narration can be heard also by radio or on mobile phones. The city is in a total party state for 13 minutes! Moreover, the show is free and no admission ticket is required. So, if you want to have a memorable time in the ex-British colony, go to Victoria harbour and admire the beauty of modern technology.

A “son et lumière” is a sound and light show, a form of night time entertainment that is usually presented in an outdoor place of historic significance. Named on 21^st November 2005 the “World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show” by Guinness World Records, coloured lights, laser beams and searchlights perform in an unforgettable all-round spectacle that celebrates the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong. There are five main themes: Awakening, Energy, Heritage, Partnership, and the finale, Celebration. This event was developed by the Tourism Commission of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

This unforgettable show is in constant evolution. 33 edifices initially took part in the show, but nowadays more than 40 skyscrapers and other buildings take part. This inimitable spectacle must be seen at least once in your lifetime!