October 8, 2025
HONG KONG – As the Mid-Autumn Festival gets underway across Hong Kong, the city has been transformed into a radiant spectacle. From Victoria Park to Wong Tai Sin Temple, iconic sites are illuminated with both intricate modern lantern displays and the warm glow of traditional paper lanterns.
Receiving maximum attention is the historic Tai Hang Fire Dragon, weaving its way through the crowded streets each night. It’s a season for joyful reunions, during which the different generations get together to share their stories, solve riddles, and savor sweet mooncakes under the autumn sky.
Many events extend into the coming weekend, allowing people to enjoy the public holiday with lively celebrations.
Wong Tai Sin Temple shines with themed lanterns and lights on Oct 3, 2025.
Children’s doodles and sketches add a touch of creativity to the colorful lanterns at Victoria Park on Oct 3, 2025.
Visitors delight in the illuminated festive lanterns at a large-scale carnival in Victoria Park on Oct 3, 2025.
Visitors capture memories with lion-shaped lanterns at Victoria Park on Oct 3, 2025.
A striking dragon-shaped lantern installation captivates visitors at Wong Tai Sin Temple on Oct 3, 2025.
Engaged visitors solve lantern riddles during a festive event at Wong Tai Sin Temple on Oct 3, 2025.
Children choose goldfish-shaped handcrafted lanterns at Tai Kiu Market in Yuen Long on Oct 3, 2025. PHOTO: CHINA DAILY