Overview
- The 19th edition in Hong Kong will present only special honors in what organizers call a “dignified and minimalist” format.
- Chairman Dr. Wilfred Wong described the approach as a respectful and well‑considered response to the current environment.
- The move aligns with official recommendations for restrained public activities after a Tai Po apartment fire that left 161 people dead.
- Officials report the blaze started on external scaffolding and spread between buildings, with the cause still under investigation.
- The ceremony date has not been announced, and other local events have scaled back, including a canceled Disney premiere and no official fireworks.