Expanded Mid-Autumn Festival lantern show to light up Hong Kong. Here’s what to see
A more international and upgraded lantern show is set to light up Hong Kong’s Victoria Park during the Mid-Autumn Festival next month, as part of the city’s efforts to entice locals and tourists alike. The International Lantern Spectacular, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will be held at the Causeway Bay park between September 17 and 27, complementing other festive activities such as…
The Mid-Autumn Festival is set to dazzle Hong Kong with an expanded lantern show at Victoria Park, part of the city's initiative to attract both locals and tourists. Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the International Lantern Spectacular will run from September 17 to 27, complementing other festival events like the Fire Dragon Dance in Tai Hang.
Highlights include the World Lantern Boulevard featuring over 3,000 lanterns from 20 countries, a 8-meter-tall "Shadowlight" lantern inspired by Nanjing's banyan trees, and four giant Qinhuai lanterns crafted by Nanjing artisans. Local heritage is also celebrated with over 400 classic Hong Kong lanterns displayed at Hill Knoll Pavilion, paying tribute to traditional designs.
The festival, falling on September 25, aims to merge local culture with tourism, with plans to attract more visitors to experience Asia's events capital. Additional activities include a charity mooncake sale and the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, further enhancing the festival's allure.
Written by urgent.news from South China Morning Post - Hong Kong's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Shein slips on Hong Kong debut amid fast-fashion challenges scmp.com
- Fast-fashion giant Shein tumbles in Hong Kong debut nst.com.my
- Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung’s Malaysia restaurant reopens after 2-day forced closure e.vnexpress.net
- A curator’s crucial perspective on Hong Kong’s burgeoning art scene in the 1980s and 1990s theartnewspaper.com
- Fast-fashion giant Shein plunges 10% on Hong Kong debut iol.co.za
- The 27 best uniquely Hong Kong dishes you need to try at least once timeout.com
- Fast-fashion giant Shein tumbles in Hong Kong debut gulfnews.com
