Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival at Wong Tai Sin Temple
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with large themed lantern displays across its grounds and Wong Tai Sin Temple Square,...
Time Out Hong Kong reports that Wong Tai Sin Temple is set to host the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, marking its 105th anniversary. The lantern-filled grounds and Wong Tai Sin Temple Square will transform into a luminous playground, with 106 birthday sheep lanterns and a tribute to Hong Kong's first female astronaut. Evening visitors after 6pm are offered a complimentary glowing gift.
The 18-day festival, running from September 17 to October 4, offers various activities including DIY lantern-making workshops, riddle-solving games, stargazing sessions, free ice cream pop-ups, and a glowing dragon parade. The temple remains open until 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends and public holidays, with extended hours to 11pm on September 25 for the Mid-Autumn night.
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