The 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival is coming in weeks and locals are ready to celebrate this special day with many colorful events. Every year, the highlights of Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations usually are Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals and Display in various districts, Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and Thematic Lantern Display in Tsim Sha Tsui.

However, due to the influence of Covid-19, last year many major celebrations were cancelled. Since the situation currently gets better, this year this traditional festivities will fully restore.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, or called Moon Festival, is the second most important Chinese traditional festival apart from Lunar New Year. On this day, locals will eat mooncake (check 2023 mooncake promotions and get early bird discounts), play lanterns and gather with families. As an ancient Chinese festival, celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong are full of romance and love. In case you are in town during the period, you should not miss the opportunity to experience this ancient festival with locals.

2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations

2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations

Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations

When is 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival?

As a traditional Chinese festival, Mid-Autumn Day is on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Thus, every year the actual date is different and it usually falls in September or October. For 2023, the Mid-Autumn Festival is on the September 29, 2023.

Because this festival is celebrated with the moonlight and illuminated lanterns at night, thus the following day (30th of September 2023) is designated as the public holiday (2023 Hong Kong Public Holidays).

Traditional lanterns on the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong 2023

Colorful traditional lanterns on the Mid-Autumn Festival (the Moon’s Day)

When and what are the 2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations?

Typical Mid-Autumn Festival activities include eating moon cakes, playing lanterns, enjoying lantern displays and gazing at the full moon. Every year on this very day, across the city, you will find various celebrations including lantern displays, traditional performances and other festivities. In the previous years, many activities have been cancelled due to Covid-19 health precaution. This year, in view of the latest situation of COVID-19, most of the activities will recover.

Besides the large-scale public celebrations, families will also get together and share different delicious mooncakes. Eating mooncake is one of the must-do for the locals. Mooncake promotions of different brands are usually available online two to three months prior to the Mid-Autumn Day. Locals will pre-order their favourite brands and types of mooncakes and get the early bird discounts while the deals still last.

2023 the key Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations and events are

  • Mid-Autumn Lantern Displays and Decorations
    (September 23 – October 2, 2023)
    Lantern Carnivals are the largest event of all cultural programs. There are three carnivals in different regions, including traditional lantern displays and all kinds of live performance.

  • 2023 Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Celebration
    (September 28 – 30, 2023)
    As over a century tradition, it is inscribed on the list of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. A 67-meter-long dragon with over 24,000 incense sticks is played by 300 performers in turns. It is absolutely the highlight of this festival that you shouldn’t miss.

  • 2023 Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Display
    (September 15 – October 8, 2023)
    It has the longest exhibition duration and is located conveniently in Tsim Sha Tsui. It is the most visited spot for tourists and you shall easily find it.

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2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals and Display – the largest event of all Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations

This is the mega festivity in Hong Kong during Mid-Autumn Day. There are usually three Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals each year, which are in Urban area and New Territories East and New Territories West.

The Urban Lantern Carnival is the most convenient for tourists to join. It is always located in the Victoria Park Causeway Bay, downtown. The other two in New Territories are a bit far away from major areas.

All three carnivals will have magnificent lantern displays and decorations, the Carnival Night and Youth Night. Due to the influence of pandemic, the latter two events was cancelled last year.

  • Lantern Displays: Illuminating lanterns is an ancient tradition for celebrating Mid-Autumn Day. You will find the spectacular lantern displays and innovative visual effects.
  • Carnival Night: Every year, the Carnival Night features orchestra performances, Chinese ethnic songs, dance, acrobatics, traditional stage art, game booths as well as festival souvenirs and food markets.
  • Youth Night: It’s a great opportunity to sample the local traditions when it comes to celebrating this traditional holiday in Hong Kong.

It’s a great opportunity to sample the local traditions when it comes to Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in Hong Kong.

1. 2023 Urban Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival (Sep 23 – Oct 2, 2023)
in Victoria Park and Soccer Pitches No. 1 – 6 (Hong Kong Island)

The Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Victoria Park is always the best amongst all. Not only because it has the largest lantern display at the most convenient location, but also it includes the intangible cultural heritage “Fire Dragon Dance”.

To introduce this beautiful tradition to more locals and tourists, the government invites the Tai Hang Fire Dragon team to perform in the Victoria Park once a year on the Mid-Autumn Day.

Victoria Park Lantern Displays (highly recommended)

Every year during the festival, Victoria Park will be illuminated by hundred of traditional lanterns and lights. The design of the theme varies in different years. In 2023, it will take place from September 23 to October 2, 2023 (Saturday to Monday). This year’s lantern theme is “Chinese Delights in Full Splendour”. It is always the event with the most visitors among all the 2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.

In 2023, the highlight of lantern displays includes a giant opera stage, giant rabbit lanterns, adorable fish, monkeys, frogs and rabbits.

Cantonese Opera stage lantern on Urban Lantern Carnival on 2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival

Giant Cantonese Opera stage lantern settings (2023)

giant rabbit lantern on Urban Lantern Carnival on 2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival

Giant rabbit lantern settings (2023)

Rabbit lantern on Urban Lantern Carnival on 2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival

Rabbit lantern settings (2023)

Victoria Park Fire Dragon Dance (highly recommende)

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance in Victoria Park is undoubtedly another highlight. The original tradition is from Tai Hang (several blocks away from Victoria Park). But at the night of Mid-Autumn Day, it will be also performed in Victoria Park. The team usually arrives around 10:30 pm. The ritual starts around 10:45 pm and last till around 11:30 pm. Due to the impact of pandemic, it was cancelled in the past few years.

Mid-Autumn Fire Dragon Dance in Victoria Park

Fire Dragon Dance in Victoria Park

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Due to limited space, the movement and the atmosphere in Victoria Park is incomparable to it in Tai Hang. If you would like to experience the original style, you must visit Tai Hang.

Other events of 2023 Urban Mid-Autumn celebration

Urban Lantern Displays and Decorations

  • September 23 – October 2, 2023 (Sat – Mon)
  • 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm (extended to midnight on the Mid-autumn Day)

Urban Carnival Night

  • September 29, 2023
  • 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Fire Dragon Dance in Victoria Park (from Tai Hang)

  • September 29, 2023
  • 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Urban Youth Night

  • (TBC)
  • 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Venue: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island
Ticket: Free Admission for All

How to get to Victoria Park?

By subway:  The most convenient way is to take the MTR to Causeway Bay station or Tin Hau station.

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In case the celebration in Causeway Bay is too crowded, you might want to take a closer look at the next two options. Just be aware that these two venues are located in New Territories district, which is far away from downtown. Unless you are familiar with public transportation or you are staying in one of the hotels nearby, these two options are not really convenient for tourists to visit.

2. 2023 New Territories East Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival
Sha Tin Park (New Territories)

This event of the East New Territories in Sha Tin Park is a little bit far away from the city center. But if you are staying in Hyatt Regency Kong Kong, Royal Park Hotel, or planning to visit Ten Thousand Buddha Monastery, it is then very close by.

The Lantern Display and Decorations usually last five days. This year it is during September 23 – October 2, 2023.

Rabbit lantern decorations in New Territories East

Bunny lanterns on Lantern Carnival in NTE 2023
(Photo source: Leisure and Cultural Service Department)

Giraffe lantern decorations in New Territories East

Giraffe display on Lantern Carnival in NTE 2023
(Photo source: Leisure and Cultural Service Department)


Schedule of 2023 New Territories East Mid-Autumn Lantern Decorations

Lantern Displays

  • Lantern theme: Happy Reunion by the Riverside
  • September 23 – October 2, 2023 (Sat to Mon)
  • 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm (extended to midnight on the Mid-autumn Day)

Carnival Night/Gala Night

  • September 28, 2023 (Thu)
  • 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Youth Night

  • September 27, 2023 (Wed)
  • 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Venue: Sha Tin Park, New Territories
Ticket: Free Admission for All

How to get to Sha Tin Park?

By subway: Visitors can take MTR to Sha Tin MTR and take another 7-minute walk.

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3. 2023 New Territories West Mid-Autumn Lantern Displays and Decorations
Tuen Mun Park (New Territories)

Another option for getting away from the crowds is the one in Tuen Mun Park in West New Territories. It is also a bit far away from downtown.

The Lantern Display and Decorations also last 10 days, during September 23 – October 2, 2023.

Ferris wheel lantern decorations in New Territories West

Ferris wheel display on Lantern Carnival in NTW 2023
(Photo source: Leisure and Cultural Service Department)

goldfish and cat mermaid lantern decorations in New Territories West

goldfish and cat mermaid display on Lantern Carnival in NTW 2023
(Photo source: Leisure and Cultural Service Department)


Schedule of 2023 New Territories West Lantern Carnival

Lantern Displays

  • Lantern theme: Lotus Pond under the Full Moon
  • September 23 – October 2, 2023 (Sat to Mon)
  • 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm (extended to midnight on the Mid-autumn Day)

Carnival Night/Gala Night

  • September 30, 2023 (Sat)
  • 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Youth Night

  • September 29, 2023 (Fri)
  • 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Venue: Tuen Mun Park, West New Territories
Ticket: Free Admission for All

How to get to Tuen Mun Park?

By subway: The most convenient way is to take the MTR to Tuen Mun station.

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2023 Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Celebration – China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Amongst all Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations and customs, 2023 Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is one-of-a-kind spectacle as well as a unique event. Due to the epidemic reason, this event has been cancelled in the past years. It finally comes back and will be during September 28 – 30, 2023.

Over a century ago, the ritual saved lives of Tai Hang village from a deadly plague and it was kept by the villagers as a tradition ever since. Today, this local cultural tradition is inscribed onto China’s third national list of intangible cultural heritage.

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance on Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

Dragon pearls full of burning incense sticks spinning and glowing in the dark

67-meter-long dragon, made of over 24,000 incense sticks, played by over 300 strong performers in turns. All the incense are burning and glowing in the dark, making it is a real fire dragon.

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance on Mid-Autumn Festival

Fire Dragon Dance in Tai Hang on Mid-Autumn Day

When dancing up and down, left and right, it generates fascinating light trails. Only alone its head is about 45 kilograms. 300 teammates, from 16-year old to 80-year old, are working together to ensure this annual event’s success.

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance on Mid-Autumn Festival

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance

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Date: September 28 – 30, 2023
Time: 8:15 pm – 10:30 pm (Sep 28 & 29) / 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm (Sep 30)
Location: Tai Hang, Causeway Bay (along Lily Street, Ormsby Street to Tung Lo Wan Road)
Ticket: Free Admission

How to Get to the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance?

By subway: The most convenient way is to take MTR to Tin Hau station and exit through A1. Cross King’s Road and walk through Fire Dragon Path. You will find the lights and flags on the way leading you to Tai Hang.

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2023 The Fire Dragon of Pok Fu Lam Village

Pok Fu Lam village is a 200-year village on south Hong Kong Island. The fire dragon celebration on the night of the Mid-Autumn Day has over 100-year history in this small village. Besides, Pok Fu Lam Village itself is also under the promotion of UNESCO since 2011 because the village may disappear due to urban redevelopment.

Pok Fu Lam Fire Dragon Dance on Mid-autumn Festival

Pok Fu Lam Fire Dragon Dance at night

Every year, a giant dragon will wind through every alley of this small village with burning incenses and bring blessing to the people. There are also many other traditional celebrations during this time.

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Date: September 29, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm – 11:45 pm
Location: Along Pok Fu Lam Village and Waterfall Bay
Ticket: Free Admission

How to Get to the Pok Fu Lam Fire Dragon Dance?

By Subway: The most convenient way is to take MTR to Hong Kong University station and change to bus 4, 7, 40, 40M, 90B, 970 or 970X to Pok Fu Lam Village;
Or in Tsim Sha Tsui take bus 973 (Mody Road or Canton Road) to Pok Fu Lam Village;

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2023 Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Display – (September 15 – October 8, 2023)

Every year, the themed lanterns are set up next to the Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui. This exhibition lasts the longest period among all the lantern displays. This year it will last more than three weeks from September 15 till October 8, 2023.

This year’s theme is “The Moon Machine“, an interactive lighting installation. The colors of lantern displays will change in response to the visitor size nearby.

The Moon Machine of 2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Display

The Moon Machine (2023)

The Moon Machine of 2023 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Display

The Moon Machine (2023)

In 2021, the theme was “The Other Side of the Moon” with several energy-saving rabbit lanterns on the Hong Kong Cultural Center Piazza. Rabbit is always an important part related to this specific festival. There is no doubt that this exhibition always wins the heart of locals and becomes one of the hottest photo and Instagram spots.

2021 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Display

The Other Side of the Moon (2021)

In 2017, the theme was “Enchanted Blossom under the Moon”. Giant lanterns were lit up with stunning night view of Victoria Harbour as background.

2017 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Display

Enchanted Blossom under the Moon (2017)

2017 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Display

Enchanted Blossom under the Moon (2017)

2017 Lantern Displays of Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations

Lantern Displays close to Clock Tower lit up at night (2017)

2017 Lantern Displays of Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations

Lantern display close to Clock Tower lit up at night (2017)

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2023 Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Display in TST –
The Moon Machine theme

Date: September 15 – October 8, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Ticket: Free Admission

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Besides the annual Lantern Carnivals, there are many other options for celebration. Some of them are not for sure to hold every year. The event details are waiting for the officials to confirm. You can take a look at the previous activities for references.

2023 Tai O Lanterns Festival returns

In 2023, eight hundred lanterns will illuminate Tai O fishing village once again to celebrate Mid-autumn Festival. It will last around 20 days and is expected to the biggest event apart from Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and Lantern Carnival. It will attract thousands of visitors to the small village for photos and celebrations.

The Tai O Lanterns Festival started in 2018. However, in 2021 the unexpected crowds tremendously affected the normal life of villagers, which ended with quarrels and complaints between visitors and villagers. As a result, the event organizer decided to suspend the Lantern activity in Tai O last year.

Mid-Autumn Day celebration in Tai O 2021

Lanterns hanging in Tai O Fishing Village
(Photo Source: Tai O Facebook Page)

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Date: September 11 till October, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue: Tai O, Lantau Island
Ticket: Free Admission for All

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Sik Sik Yuen Centennial Carnival at Wong Tai Sin Temple

Every year during Mid-autumn Day, Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple will hold a Centennial Carnival including a large lantern carnival and the traditional temple fair. Visitors can enjoy the large-scale lantern display and enjoy some games at the various booths.

In case you are the fan of miniature exhibition and astronomy observation, do come and enjoy the workshops during the celebration.

2021 Sik Sik Yuen Centennial Carnival at Wong Tai Sin Temple

2021 Sik Sik Yuen Centennial Carnival at Wong Tai Sin Temple
(Photo Source: Hong Kong Commercial Daily)

2021 Sik Sik Yuen Centennial Carnival at Wong Tai Sin Temple

2021 Sik Sik Yuen Centennial Carnival at Wong Tai Sin Temple
(Photo Source: Hong Kong Commercial Daily)

2021 Sik Sik Yuen Centennial Carnival at Wong Tai Sin Temple

2021 Sik Sik Yuen Centennial Carnival at Wong Tai Sin Temple
(Photo Source: Hong Kong Commercial Daily)

2023 Sik Sik Yuen Centennial Carnival is expected to last 4 to 6 days. More details will come soon.

Lanterns will be illuminated from 6:00 pm every night. Visitors can redeem free gifts by participating in the activities.

Game booths and workshops

Besides lantern displays, there are many game stalls where visitors can enjoy themselves.

Carnival performances

Visitors can also be entertained by various shows, including performances of dragon dance, magician, acrobatics, ventriloquist, shadow play, belly dancers, yo-yo, a cappella, rope skipping and many more.

Date: September 18, 2021 (SAT)
Program highlights:
10:00 am Dragon Dance
10:30 am Magician
11:00 am Balloon performance
2:30 pm Sik Sik Yuen Drum Team
3:30 pm Yo-yo performance

Date: September 19, 2021 (SUN)
Program highlights:
10:00 am Yo-yo performance
10:30 am Acrobatics
11:00 am Rope Skipping
2:30 pm A Cappella
3:00 pm Magician
3:30 pm Ventriloquist

Date: September 20, 2021 (MON)
Program highlights:
3:00 pm Belly dance
4:00 pm Dragon Dance
7:30 pm Ventriloquist
8:30 pm Magician

Date: September 21, 2021 (Mid-Autumn Day)
Program highlights:
10:00 am Dragon Dance
10:30 am Balloon performance
3:00 pm Dance
6:30 pm Shadow play
7:30 pm Face-changing in Sichuan Opera
8:15 pm Rope skipping

Date: September 22, 2021 (WED)
Program highlights:
10:00 am Sik Sik Yuen Drum Team
10:30 am Balloon performance
11:00 am Acrobatics
3:00 pm Yo-yo performance
4:00 pm Rope skipping
6:45 pm Shadow play
7:30 pm Magician
8:15 pm Bubble performance

Date: September 23, 2021 (THU)
Program highlights
3:00 pm Dragon Dance
6:45 pm Yo-yo performance
8:15 pm Acrobatics

Date: September 24, 2021 (FRI)
Program highlights
4:00 pm Rope skipping
7:30 pm Magician
8:15 pm Football performance

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Date: TBC
Time: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm & 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (extend to 10:00 pm on the Mid-autumn Day)
Venue: Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
Ticket: Free Admission for All

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2023 Lee Tung Avenue Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration – Moon Fest Lumiere

Celebration in Lee Tung Avenue on Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual festivity since 2015. Every year, this former famous Wedding Invitation Street will be decorated with lights and lanterns, transforming the walkway to a light feast.

Unfortunately, to comply with the government’s anti-pandemic guidelines and avoid large group gathering, the celebration in Lee Tung Avenue were not as lively as before in the past three years. Finally the situation of pandemic gets better. This year you will have opportunity once again to immerse into the atmosphere of celebration. Enjoy the colorful lanterns and festivities.

This year, Lee Tung Avenue will celebrate this traditional festival with illuminated Chinese lanterns, LED fire dragon dance, dragon dance workshops and different musical events.

  • Moon Fest Lumiere
    (August 29 – October 23, 2023)

    The theme of 2023 in Lee Tung Avenue is “Moon Fest Lumiere”. Starting from August 29, 2023, there will be over 800 traditional Chinese lanterns in different colors (red, pink, green and purple) hanging over pedestrian walkway. The lanterns lit on starting from 5:00 pm each day.

    2023 Lee Tung Avenue on Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

    2023 Lee Tung Avenue on Mid-Autumn Festival

    2023 Lee Tung Avenue on Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

    800 lanterns for 2023 Lee Tung Avenue on Mid-Autumn Festival

    In 2017, Lee Tung Avenue celebrated with the art installation of Luke Jerram, a 7-meter diameter moon hanging over, called “Museum of the Moon”.

    Museum of the Moon Exhibition of Lee Tung Avenue

    Museum of the Moon Exhibition (2017)

    In 2018, they invited the world-famous Australian artist Amanda Parer presenting a new exhibition “Moon Rabbit Lumiere” to continue the romance with a 7-meter high rabbit.

    Moon Rabbit Lumiere Exhibition in Lee Tung Avenue

    Amanda Parer’s Moon Rabbit Lumiere Exhibition (2018)

  • LED Fire Dragon Dance
    (September 29, 2023)

    The highlight of each year’s celebration is the LED Fire Dragon Dance exclusively in Lee Tung Avenue. After three-year suspension, finally the LED Fire Dragon Dance comes back this year. Don’t miss the chance to watch the dragon dance during 8:30pm – 9:30pm.

    Dragon Dance for 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival in Lee Tung Avenue

    Dragon Dance for 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival in Lee Tung Avenue

    Mid-Autumn Festival LED Fire Dragon Dance in Lee Tung Avenue

    LED Fire Dragon Dance in Lee Tung Avenue

  • Other celebrations
    (September 17 – 30, 2023)

    There will also be many other events, from Dragon Dance Workshop, Chinese Music Performance and Mini Lantern Giveaway on various days.

For more details of Lee Tung Avenue celebrations and where to enjoy the festivities, check out Lee Tung Avenue Mid-Autumn Festivals.

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Mid-Autumn Festival – an ancient Chinese tradition

As one of the oldest festival, the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty of China (around 600AD). One story says it was the day for ritual activities of the Chinese ancient emperors to lunar god. Another story links the Mid-Autumn Day to agriculture. Autumn is the harvest season and the 15th day of the 8th lunar month is the middle day of autumn. Thus, on this day, farmers would celebrate the harvest, express their joy and show respect to the Lord of the Soil.

Besides, on Mid-Autumn Day, the moon is full and bright, representing the reunion. Therefore, until now it is still a festival when the families get together, reunite, have dinner and some festival food (similar to western Thanksgiving).

In case you wonder, this is also a very important festival for countries like Japan, South Korean, Vietnam and Ryukyusu due to the deep influence of ancient China. Even Google will use a special banner on its homepage on this day. According to Chinese mythology, there are a fairy lady (goddess) and a rabbit living in the Palace of Moon. Thus, during this festival, you will find a lot of symbols and packages printed with a rabbit or/and a lady.

Google Doodle about Mid-Autumn Day

Google celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival

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Other local tradition and culture on Mid-Autumn Festival

Eating mooncakes

Eating mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Day is a must-do for all the locals. The round shape of mooncake represents the reunion of the families. Presenting boxes of mooncakes to friends and families is the oldest tradition with best wishes.

The traditional mooncake is about 10 cm in diameter and 4-5 cm thick. The popular and traditional fillings are usually lotus seed paste or sweet bean paste wrapped around one or two salty duck egg yolks.

Must-try mooncakes in Hong Kong

Traditional style mooncakes in Hong Kong

However, in recent years, new types of mooncakes such as Snowy mooncakes, Ice-cream mooncakes and durian mooncakes start to be trendy.

  • Icy mooncake (snowy mooncake): it’s called mooncake only because its appearance resemblances of moonlike. It is not technically baked food. The crusts of mooncakes changes to glutinous rice skin and the filling of icy moonlike change to fruits. It becomes very poplar due to the less calorie, sugar and oil.

    Maxim Mid-Autumn Festival Snowy Mooncakes promotions and discounts

    Maxim 2023 Mid-Autumn Day Snowy Mooncake promotions

  • Ice-cream mooncake: it is a ice-cream made to mooncake shape. The most famous one is from Häagen-Dazs.

Häagen-Dazs ice-cream mooncake in Mid-Autumn Festival

Häagen-Dazs crossover Line ice-cream mooncake

Besides the traditional and modern mooncake selections, there are many exquisite mooncake gift sets offered by the luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants every year. These are usually more expensive but excellent as gifts for friends and family. With extra discount offers online, getting one of these gift packages is pretty good option.

Playing lanterns

Locals love to carry various lanterns, nevertheless adults or children, to the lantern carnivals. The traditional options are made to goldfish, starfruit and rabbit. You can find them from the back of HSBC 20-dollar banknote.

Bank note with traditional lanterns in Mid-Autumn Festival

Lanterns for Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival

Traditional lanterns for Mid-Autumn Festival



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