Hundreds of people gathered. Hong Kong Saturday to see the city's first Pyrotechnics The drone show, as part of a campaign to raise awareness and support for panda conservation.
The 10-minute drone show drew 1,000 people. The dronesome armed with fireworks, flew over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor and photographed the city's giant pandas.
During parts of the spectacle, some drones set off fireworks, while hundreds of others formed a three-dimensional panda that slowly moved across the sky.
Some eager spectators arrived hours before the show to ensure they would get a good viewing spot.
Eddie Chow, a father who brought his two children to the drone show, said such shows could attract more tourists to Hong Kong.
“I think the rundown was very good, the combination of fireworks and drones is a very special theme, Hong Kong should have more of these activities,” said Chow, adding that Saturday's spectacular drone show was a must-see. It was his first experience.
You can see the photos taken at the show in the gallery below.
Other spectators, such as Judy Hung, a 20-year resident of Hong Kong, also described the drone show as “awesome”.
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“I think the people who designed the drone show had a very good technique, very amazing, they combined art and technique,” Hung said.
Hong Kong has sparked a flurry of activity across the city in recent weeks – including exhibitions and a panda-themed carnival – after Beijing gifted Hong Kong with a pair of giant pandas, named Ann. And who is who?
The pair's arrival brings the total number of giant pandas in Hong Kong to six, all of which live in the city's Ocean Park, a theme park with amusement park rides and animal exhibits.
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