Hong Kong Removes Two Projector Stands from Peak Lighting Project After Resident Outcry

Two projector stands were taken down from a controversial lighting installation along a walking trail on The Peak, following a sharp backlash from local residents. The removal came just hours after Commissioner for Tourism Ann Chan Wai‑yan, a lawmaker and a district councillor inspected the site on Saturday morning. Residents had accused the Hong Kong Tourism Board of cutting trees to accommodate the lights and demanded a more community‑friendly approach. In a statement, tourism authorities reiterated that the scheme was not “set in stone” and pledged to balance tourism development with local concerns. The dismantling of the stands marks a tangible shift in the project’s execution and signals a willingness to adjust plans in response to public pressure.