Chinese magic turns HK gala to event the world has never seen
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Even seeing is not believing when it comes to celebration time in Hong Kong. Consider this: A British company will spend HK $3.9 million (almost Rs two crore) for 20 minutes of fireworks display comprising 19,500 explosions from 6,000 shells and there will be more to follow from the Chinese.
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