Lee Tung Avenue Mid-Autumn Festival 2017

In 2017 Mid-Autumn Festival, Lee Tung Avenue will celebrate with its annual festivity “Lee Tung Avenue Mid-Autumn Festival”, which was started in Hong Kong since 2015. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, this former famous Wedding Card Street will decorated with lights and lanterns, transforming the walkway to a light feast.

Besides, this year’s Lee Tung Avenue Mid-Autumn Festival has some extra traditional and unique activities, including British artist Luke Jerram and his “Museum of the Moon” Exhibition.

If you are interested in other Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival events, remember to check out the event list and schedule.

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Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon Exhibition

This year Lee Tung Avenue invited the British artist Luke Jerram and his “Museum of the Moon” Exhibition for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2017. This is the Museum of the Moon’s first exhibition in Asia.

The art installation has already toured in many countries in Europe (Netherlands, U.K., Italy, France, Ireland and Belgium). The 7-meter diameter moon art installation is a fusion of imagery and sound. This unique exhibition will bring the unreachable moon in close proximity. Since the moon is an important part of the Mid-Autumn festival, there is no double that this giant moon will win the heart of locals and becomes one of hottest photo and instagram spots during this Mid-Autumn Festival.

Museum of the Moon Exhibition – Lee Tung Avenue

Museum of the Moon Exhibition – Lee Tung Avenue

Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon Exhibition

Lee Tung Avenue Mid-Autumn Festival LED Fire Dragon Fiesta 2017

In case you plan to visit Lee Tung Avenue, you can experience a very special Mid-Autumn celebration – the unique LED Fire Dragon Dance. The Lee Tung Avenue showcases its own version of the traditional Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance show with their LED Fire Dragon Fiesta.

You can experience a 70-feet LED-lighted fire dragon – smoke-free and without worrying about the potential hazard of burning joss sticks. The modern version of the traditional fire dragon highlights Hong Kong’s tradition with modern technology. Like many parts and places of Hong Kong, it is juxtaposition of old and new.

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

Traditional Mid-Autumn Market

Apart from the LED fire dragon dance performances, you can enjoy a traditional Mid-Autumn market. The market takes place on October 4 and 5. You can stroll along the former Wedding Card Street and enjoy some lantern crafting workshop and candy art demonstration. Furthermore, there are flour kneading, lucky knot and paper cutting demonstrations. It is an ideal place for a family gathering where you can have a rest and enjoy some coffee at the alfresco cafés or many restaurants along the shopping street.

Lee Tung Avenue Mid-Autumn Festival Concert

Maybe you are more interest in a Mid-Autumn Concert. Then make sure to visit Lee Tung Avenue on October 5, 2017. You can enjoy performances from the Yat Po Singers as well as the Samson Chinese Band. The Yat Po Singers are Hong Kong’s first professional a cappella choral theatre company. There styles range from pop, country, jazz to Canto-pop. Hence, you can expect some unique a cappella concert performances.