Hong Kong’s government issued a statement that the city’s annual National Day fireworks show will be canceled on Monday, because of the mass pro-democracy protests erupted in the financial city.
An official from the government said that the event were canceled for safety considerations because the main access roads would be seriously affected, the fireworks display was scheduled to be held above the sea near Victoria Harbor on 8:00 pm.
Affected by the incident, many night bus services have been canceled and over 200 public transportation routes was also canceled or changed, schools located between wanchai and central were closed since September 29, many commerce and social activities was canceled, it has seriously influenced people’s daily life.
In Hong Kong, National Day Fireworks Show is a festival tradition and it was deeply loved by the citizens, the event also attracts over hundreds of thousands of visitors worldwide.