Thousands visit Victoria Park for Mid-Autumn global showcase of lanterns
Thousands of Hongkongers packed Victoria Park on Friday night to enjoy a dazzling display of lanterns celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Hong Kong Tourism Board has held its inaugural International Lantern Spectacular at the park in Causeway Bay, showcasing more than 3,000 designs from various countries and regions. Among those admiring the installations and taking photos was Ho Hon-kuen.…
Thousands of Hong Kong residents gathered at Victoria Park on Friday night for a spectacular display of lanterns marking the Mid-Autumn Festival. Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the inaugural International Lantern Spectacular featured over 3,000 lantern designs from various countries and regions. Visitors, including Ho Hon-kuen, a retired school principal, marveled at the diverse installations and their thoughtful arrangement.
An eight-meter-tall banyan tree lantern at the park's entrance stood out for its representation of life's continuous cycle. Locals and first-time visitors alike were drawn to the lively atmosphere and festive spirit, with Sherry Hou, a mainland Chinese PhD student, expressing her admiration for Hong Kong's Mid-Autumn Festival. The display, which ran from September 17 to October 4 due to popular demand, included the World Lantern Boulevard showcasing lanterns from 20 nations, and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department was hosting a complementary Lantern Carnival during the same period.
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