Peak Lighting Controversy and Fireworks Budget
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On 26 October 2026, the South China Morning Post published a commentary stating that the Peak lighting controversy highlights the shortcomings of fast-track approval governance. The commentary mentioned that the Tourism Board tried to hold monthly fireworks and drone shows in 2024, later scaling them down due to budget cuts, and raised questions over whether more frequent shows were worth spending HK$1 million in public funds. At present, developments are limited to the relevant arguments in that commentary.
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- 南華早報·香港Peak Lighting Row Highlights Fast-Track Approval Governance Problems
South China Morning Post commentary says the Peak lighting row reflects the pitfalls of fast-track approval governance. The Tourism Board tried in 2024 to hold monthly fireworks and drone shows, later scaling back due to budget cuts, raising questions over whether more frequent shows are worth spending HK$1 million in public funds.
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