曦望之行 | Journey of Hope

有啲路，一個人行會覺得特別漫長。但當身邊有人同行，好似又會變得唔一樣。每年，世界各地都有幾十萬人喺天未光之前聚集，一齊由黑夜行到日出。呢段走向晨光嘅路，承載住希望、懷念，以及代表對自殺預防嘅支持。

今年自殺關注月，新常態慈善會將呢場黎明之行帶嚟香港，舉辦本地首個「曦望之行 | Journey of Hope」太平山黎明步行活動。我哋會喺天未光之前出發，沿住山頂環迴徑慢慢行，陪住香港由黑夜走入清晨，一齊迎接日出。

「曦」（hei1）係漫長黑夜過後，清晨初現嘅第一道陽光；而「望」可以解作眺望、遠望。兩個字放埋一齊，「曦望」就係望向晨光，同時亦取「希望」嘅諧音，寓意無論黑夜有幾漫長，晨光總會再次出現。

無論你曾經嘗試自殺、正懷念一位因自殺離世嘅親友，或者想用行動支持心理健康同自殺預防，都歡迎加入我哋一齊行。

從黑暗到光明：全球黎明步行

• 活動起源： 2009 年，愛爾蘭自殺預防慈善機構 Pieta 喺都柏林鳳凰公園舉辦第一場 Darkness Into Light 步行活動。當日，400 人趁住天未光一同出發，迎住日出前行，亦成為呢場黎明之行嘅開始。
• 走到今日：十幾年後，Darkness Into Light 已經遍及二十多個國家，包括英國、美國、澳洲、新西蘭、加拿大同西班牙等地，每年有超過二十萬人喺日出前一同出發。大家以一段由黑夜走向晨光嘅路，紀念因自殺離世嘅人、支持曾經走過低谷嘅人，亦希望令更多人關注自殺預防。

無論黑夜有幾漫長，太陽始終會再次升起。而黑暗中嘅每一步，都可以有人並肩同行。

當日，我哋會一齊環繞太平山步行，喺日出一刻聚埋一齊，睇住第一道晨光慢慢照亮香港嘅天際線同維多利亞港。

一份屬於你嘅紀念：專屬絲質頭巾

每位參加者都會收到一條特別為「曦望之行」設計嘅限定插畫絲質頭巾。

活動前，你可以將想紀念嘅人嘅名字，或者一句對你有特別意義嘅說話印喺頭巾上，活動當日將呢份心意帶住同行。

活動詳情

📅 日期：2026 年 9 月 20 日（星期日）

⏰ 時間：上午 05:30 - 08:00 (日出時間約上午 6:15)

🗺️ 路線：山頂環迴步行徑（盧吉道及夏力道）

📍 集合地點：山頂廣場／凌霄閣外嘅露天廣場

🚶 距離及路況：約3.5公里｜平坦易行嘅步行徑，適合任何人士參加

當日行程

• 上午 05:30 | 於山頂廣場集合。
• 上午 05:45 | 沿盧吉道出發，展開「曦望之行」。
• 上午 06:15 | 一齊欣賞維多利亞港上空嘅日出。
• 上午 06:45 | 天色轉亮後，轉入夏力道繼續步行。
• 上午 07:30 - 08:00 | 返回山頂廣場，享用簡單茶點，亦可以同其他參加者交流，活動其後結束。

為香港心理健康出一分力

新常態慈善係香港註冊慈善機構（S88：91/19147），喺香港各區舉辦免費朋輩支援小組，同時以資助形式提供自殺預防培訓。

我哋希望「曦望之行」可以讓更多人參與，所以特別設有三種票價，大家可以按自己嘅情況選擇：

• 互助捐款 $120 —— 為學生、低收入人士，或者正面對經濟壓力嘅朋友而設。
• 標準捐款 $250 —— 參與「曦望之行」嘅標準捐款金額。
• 「行多一步」愛心捐款 $500 —— 全數資助一位有需要人士免費參加我哋嘅自殺預防培訓課程。

注意： 所有門票必須提前喺網上預訂，活動當日不設現場售票或籌款，亦唔會有任何金錢交易。

參加前準備及安全須知

• 衣著： 建議穿著舒適嘅步行鞋，並帶備薄外套。日出前嘅太平山天氣可能較涼，風亦比較大。
• 照明： 雖然路線平坦易行，但出發後首30分鐘天色仍然較暗，建議帶備小型電筒，或者使用手機電筒照明。
• 飲用水： 請自備可重用水樽，以及個人所需嘅飲品或小食。
• 安全支援： 義工會佩戴容易辨認嘅工作證，分別安排喺隊伍前方、中間及後方，沿途帶領大家完成路線。

Overview

Around the world, hundreds of thousands of people gather every year in the pre-dawn hours to walk together from darkness into the morning light, a powerful global movement symbolising hope, remembrance, and suicide prevention.

This Suicide Awareness Month, The New Normal Charity is bringing this to Hong Kong with our very own 曦望之行 | Journey of Hope at Victoria Peak.

In Cantonese, 「曦」 (hei1) represents the very first light of dawn—the morning glow that breaks after the longest night. Combined with 「望」(gazing) , it forms 「曦望」(gazing into the morning sun), a play on the word 「希望」 (hope), which reminds us that light always returns.

Whether you are a suicide survivor, honouring a lost loved one, or standing in solidarity as an advocate for mental health, this space is for you.

The Global Darkness-to-Light Movement

• Where It Started: The movement was pioneered by Irish suicide prevention charity Pieta, which launched the first Darkness Into Light walk in Dublin’s Phoenix Park in 2009. What began with 400 people walking in pre-dawn darkness has expanded into a global phenomenon.
• Today, over 200,000 people across more than 20 countries (including the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Spain) gather every year to walk together as dawn breaks.

No matter how dark the night feels, the sun will rise, and no one has to walk through the dark alone.

Together we will walk around Victoria Peak so we can gather together to watch the first rays of morning light sweep across Hong Kong’s skyline and Victoria Harbour.

A Keepsake to Carry: Custom Silk Bandanas

Every participant will receive an exclusively designed, single-edition illustrated silk bandana designed by arc ana.

arc ana: Arc ana studio is a strategy-first design studio building branding for women founders creating the next generation of leading businesses and organisations.

Ahead of the walk, you will have the opportunity to custom-print a name, date, or personal message onto your bandana with local artists. This will allow you to carry lost loved ones or a message to yourself or others on the day.

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026

⏰ Time: 05:30 AM – 08:00 AM (Sunrise at ~06:15 AM)

🗺️ Route: Victoria Peak Loop (Lugard Road & Harlech Road)

📍 Meeting Point: Open Plaza outside Peak Galleria / Peak Tower

🚶 Distance & Terrain: ~3.5 km | Gentle, flat paved footpath (accessible to all fitness levels)

Morning Itinerary

• 05:30 AM | Gathering: Meet at Peak Galleria Plaza.
• 05:45 AM | Begin our walk along Lugard Road under the early morning sky.
• 06:15 AM | Experience the sunrise together over Victoria Harbour.
• 06:45 AM | Transition onto Harlech Road as full daylight arrives.
• 07:30 AM – 08:00 AM | Connection: Gather back at the Peak Galleria Plaza for quiet conversation, light refreshments, and group dispersal.

Supporting Mental Health in HK

The New Normal Charity is a registered Hong Kong charity (S88: 91/19147) providing free peer support groups and subsidised suicide prevention training across the city.

To ensure this event remains accessible to everyone, we offer tiered pricing:

• Solidarity Spot $120 – Subsidised pricing for students, lower-income individuals, or those facing financial strain.
• Standard Spot $250 - Regular donation for Journey of Hope.
• Supporter Spot $500 – Fully funds a subsidised spot for a community member on our suicide prevention training courses.

Note: All tickets must be booked in advance online. No fundraising or monetary transactions will take place on-site.

Participant Preparation & Safety

• What to Wear: Dress in comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket or layer, as Victoria Peak can be cool and breezy before dawn.
• Lighting: The path is paved, but bringing a small flashlight or using your phone torch for the first 30 minutes is recommended.
• Hydration: Please bring your own reusable water bottle or personal refreshments.
• Safety: Volunteer marshals wearing visible lanyards will be stationed at the front, middle, and rear of the group to guide the way.