An An, a male giant panda, makes his media debut at Ocean Park on Dec 2, 2024. He and female panda Ke Ke became residents earlier this year to celebrate the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s 27th anniversary, and were a gift from the central government. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)
As 2024 comes to a close, China Daily Hong Kong’s photography team presents its curated highlights of the year drenched in color and life. From thrilling athletic feats to heartwarming cultural exchanges, each photo captures the dynamic spirit of Hong Kong throughout the year. With these visual tales, we share moments that defined 2024 and extend our warmest wishes for a bright and inspiring 2025.
Visitors pose in photos with the enchanting glow of hundreds of luminous ovoids at the TeamLab: Continuous exhibition at Tamar Park on March 25, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)A bird perches on a lamppost in Sheung Wan on April 16, 2024, as a rare solar halo — formed when sunlight hits ice crystals in the atmosphere — graces the sky. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)A dramatic lightning bolt illuminates the night sky over Tai Po on April 30, 2024. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)Pedestrians pass an advertisement outside Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui on May 31, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)A child explores a 12.2-meter-long art installation that resembles a swimming pool at a Kwun Tong shopping mall on July 23, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)Rugby players from the United States (in dark) and New Zealand women’s teams compete for possession during the Hong Kong Sevens tournament at Hong Kong Stadium on April 7, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
Supporters cheer as the Chinese women’s volleyball team secures its place in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a win at the Hong Kong leg of the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Nations League at the Hong Kong Coliseum on June 16, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)A soccer fan dons a Lionel Messi mask during a highly anticipated exhibition match at the Hong Kong Stadium on Feb 3, 2024, where Messi’s failure to play because of injury sparked widespread dismay. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
An officer of the elite Special Duties Unit demonstrates tactical prowess, captivating spectators at the Hong Kong Police College’s open house on April 13, 2024. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)Performers of Puning Yingge, a Guangdong folk dance that often depicts legendary heroes, snap a seaside selfie at Tsim Sha Tsui, on April 29, 2024. They performed outdoors at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre earlier in the day. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY) A cleaner does some stretching during her lunch break at Admiralty Waterfront Park on Feb 28, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)Children take delight playing with bubbles against the backdrop of a giant advertisement outside Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 31, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
Li Qian (left), an Olympic gold medalist middleweight boxer, demonstrates a punch during an exchange at Hong Kong’s Fire and Ambulance Services Academy, part of the visit by celebrated Chinese mainland athletes to the city, on Aug 30, 2024. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)Teams paddle furiously in the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, commemorating the Dragon Boat Festival, in Victoria Harbour on June 16, 2024. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)A bodybuilder prepares for the stage at the third Muscle Legends Bodybuilding Competition held at Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre on June 2, 2024. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)No 12 Li Yingying spikes during China’s 3-0 win against Poland at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League at the Hong Kong Coliseum on June 16, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
Mainland Olympic divers impress with their aerial skills during an exchange event at Victoria Park Swimming Pool in Causeway Bay on Aug 31, 2024. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)
Runners take to the airstrip at Hong Kong International Airport for a commemorative marathon on Nov 17, 2024, marking the inauguration of the airport’s three-runway system while maintaining operations. A similar event was held in 1998 when the airport opened. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)Lightning flashes across the sky near Tsing Ma Bridge on May 4, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)Two women perform yoga poses in Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park on May 8, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)An actor performs the lion dance in the Cantonese musical I Am What I Am at Guangzhou Opera House in Guangzhou on Aug 10, 2024, telling a tale of an underdog boy who pursues his dream of becoming a lion dancer. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)A visitor captures a moment with a record-breaking 12-meter inflatable Doraemon sculpture during its exhibition tour at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park on May 26, 2024. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)A fire pot performance, a national intangible cultural heritage, lights up the stage at Lingnan Impression Park in Guangzhou on Aug 9, 2024. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)
Passengers traverse the sun-drenched Hollywood Road on March 30, 2024. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)Transport enthusiasts pack into a replica of the MTR’s first-generation train at Choi Hung Station on Aug 22, 2024, part of the rail operator’s 45th-anniversary celebrations. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)An outdoor display in Tsim Sha Tsui on Aug 2, 2024 salutes foil fencer Edgar Cheung Ka-long’s winning moment at the Paris Olympics. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)
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