Am avut sansa sa “prindem” in acelasi timp doua obiective standard din HK, fiindca atunci cand am iesit de la cele doua muzee se intunecase deja. Ne indreptam, pe jos, spre Tsim Sha Tsui. Oamenii incepeau sa se adune in Kowloon, pe Aleea Starurilor si mai departe, pentru a asista la ceea ce este Simfonia Luminilor, un spectacol de muzica si lasere, in Portul Victoria.
Victoria Harbour, Tsim Sha Tsui
La iesirea din muzeu, grabim pasul. Mergem dupa harta si la urma, mai intrebam.
In fiecare seara la ora 20, aici in Tsim Sha Tsui, are loc un spectacol de sunet si lasere, numit Simfonia Luminilor. Puteti participa la el, gratuit, pe ambele maluri ale portului: aici sau in Piata Bauhinia.
Teoretic, un numar de 45 de cladiri, de pe ambele maluri, participa la spectacol. Spun “teoretic”, fiindca iarna o fi altfel, nu stiu. Cert este ca dupa ce am asteptat, cam dardaind (se facuse racoare bine intre timp), mai bine de jumatate de ora, spectacolul a inceput cu doar 22 de cladiri. E perioada de criza peste tot si or fi facand si ei economii…Poate de aceea laserele mi-au parut mai anemice decat mi-am inchipuit. Mai atractive au fost culorile intinse pe luciul apei.
Dupa ce spectacolul s-a terminat, o multime de oameni s-a revarsat spre metrou. Altii au ramas sa se plimbe pe promenada, pana la Aleea Starurilor, pe care noi am vizitat-o inainte de spectacol. Dintre statuile de aici cea care atrage cel mai mult atentia este, desigur, cea a lui Bruce Lee. Oamenii se pozau in pozitii de lupta in fata lui, ca sa-i demonstreze cate au invatat din filmele sale (!), altii cautau amprentele palmelor lui pe asfalt. Acolo, pe “Hall of Fame” se vad urmele mai multor actori cunoscuti, in special din filmele de gen asiatice.
Bruce Lee, la antrenamentul de seara
“mai vreau cateva cadre din port”
Am incheiat astfel prima noastra zi in Hong Kong, foarte obosite dar multumite ca am putut vedea: Gradina Nan Lian, Manastirea Chin Lin, Templul Wong Tai Sin, Muzeul de Stiinta si Muzeul de Istorie. Mi se pare chiar o performanta dupa schimbarea fusului orar si un somn de cateva ore doar:) Maine insa e zi de relaxare: vom merge la Victoria Peak. Veniti si voi?
A Different China: Hong Kong 11. Symphony of Lights from the Avenue of the Stars, Hong Kong
Finishing our visit to the museum, we walked to Tshim Sha Tsui. It was already dark. Every evening, people are gathering here to follow a lasers and sounds show. Its name is Symphony of Lights and it starts at 8 p.m. You may see the show for free, from both part of the Victoria Harbour: The Bauhinia Square or, as we did, from the Avenue of Stars, in Tsim Sha Tsui. There were not so many people when we were there but I guess during the warmer months you have to go earlier to catch a good observation point.
In theory, there are 45 participating buildings but last month there were only 22. The crisis, I thought…The show was interesting but not as exciting as I thought. To me, the colors on the waters have been more attractive than the lasers game, which was a little pale.
Afterwards, all the people went to the subway, which was kind of crowded. Some of the people stayed to walk the Avenue of the Stars, which we visited before the show. There, Bruce Lee is doing his evening exercises.People are taking photos, a lot!
Mira
Oh, cum de ai avut puterea să mai pleci de acolo? 🙂
Este superb, mereu vedeam fotografii cu el aşa de luminat şi mă gândeam că este de la vreo sărbătoare, nu îmi imaginam că în fiecare seară se întâmplă minunea, spectacolul. Cât a durat spectacolul, probabil câteva minute… Fascinant loc, fotografii grozave!
Traveling Hawk
Ai sa razi, Mira, dar ne era frig, probabil de la oboseala si de la faptul ca langa mare era mai rece. Era totusi abia prima zi in HK, dupa o noapte cu putine ore dormite, dupa drumul foarte lung. In acea zi am fost la gradina si templele din primele postari si la cele doua muzee. Nu e putin! Da, spectacolul e zilnic si…gratis. Pe mine insa m-a dezamagit putin pentru ca mi-l inchipuiam mai viu, mai colorat. A contribuit probabil si faptul ca doar jumatate dintre cladiri au participat (22 in loc de 45), efectivul fiind complet, cred, doar in plin sezon. A fost, totusi, frumos, ceva ce nu mai vazusem pe viu.
Randy
The night skyline is so beautiful.
Traveling Hawk
Yes, it is, Randy. Thanks!
VP
A spectacular set of great night shots!
Traveling Hawk
Thank you, V.P.! They could have been much better using a tripod:) But I don’t have one.
Rizalenio
Everyday I watch CNN and I see Hongkong. Such a wonderful country. Looking at your night photos makes me want to stay here long (or work here someday).
Have a nice day ahead, my dear friend!
Traveling Hawk
I wish your dream comes true, Rizalenio! A nice day to you too!
Here is raining and it is cold:(
Helma
Beautiful series of photos again Trevaling Hawk and I must say that you also very nice with the light played. The colors are really beautiful about 🙂 Sorry I’m late to respond, but have so darn busy.
Traveling Hawk
No problem, Helma. You are always welcome!
Kumiko
Splendid night scenery! Wow!
It’s really impressive,Traveling Hawk!
Traveling Hawk
Arigato gozaimas, Kumiko!
Doug Hickok
Hong Kong at night must be spectacular to see in person! Very impressive TH! Imagine the city’s electric bill :^)
Traveling Hawk
Ha, ha! It must be huge! Yes, the lights are overwhelming.
LifeRamblings
beautiful skyline. HongKong is so gorgeous at night.
Traveling Hawk
At night it is like a fairy tale!