• 11/26/2024

HKFP Lens: Hong Kong lights up for Mid-Autumn Festival after Covid hiatus, Part 2

Hong Kong Free Press

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Hongkongers marked Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday for the first time since Covid-19 pandemic restrictions were lifted. Click here for Part 1.

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Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

Over 1,000 visitors descended upon a night bazaar in Wan Chai, to buy street food and gaze at the moon.

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Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

Also known as the mooncake festival, it marks the end of harvest time, and is when many East and Southeast Asian cultures believe the moon to be at its brightest and fullest.

night market mid-autumn festival
Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

Local neighbourhoods came to life with lantern exhibitions, games, palm readings and traditional theatre, whilst families reunited to share mooncakes and meals together.

night market mid-autumn festival
Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
night market mid-autumn festival
Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
night market mid-autumn festival
Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
night market mid-autumn festival
Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
night market mid-autumn festival
Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

Lee Tung Avenue held an LED Fire Dragon Fiesta, featuring an 18-metre long illuminated dragon, on Friday.

 LED Dragon Fiesta
Lee Tung Avenue held an LED Fire Dragon Fiesta, featuring an 18-metre long illuminated dragon, on September 29, 2023. Photo: Lee Tung Avenue.
LED Dragon Fiesta
Lee Tung Avenue held an LED Fire Dragon Fiesta, featuring an 18-metre long illuminated dragon, on September 29, 2023. Photo: Lee Tung Avenue.
LED Dragon Fiesta
Lee Tung Avenue held an LED Fire Dragon Fiesta, featuring an 18-metre long illuminated dragon, on September 29, 2023. Photo: Lee Tung Avenue.
LED Dragon Fiesta
Lee Tung Avenue holds an LED Fire Dragon Fiesta, featuring an 18-metre long illuminated dragon, on September 29, 2023. Photo: Lee Tung Avenue.

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