The Lantern Carnival is themed "Charm in the Air: Chinese Style, Hong Kong Flair". Through the integration of traditional and modern lantern designs on the four major aspects of daily life, namely "clothing", "food", "accommodation" and "transport", the dazzling lantern displays symbolise the enduring prosperity of Chinese civilisation and the widespread popularity of the Chinese style in vogue. They also represent the beauty and charm of Chinese culture, and the authentic character of Hong Kong. At the height of about 12 meters, the highlight of lantern displays is created in the form of large traditional Chinese Tang suit and Qipao which complement each other, showing comely style of traditional Chinese costume. A 7.5 metre tall student lantern installation, "The Tree of Budding Creativity", is set up to showcase the students' creativity in making lanterns. Other crowd-pleasers include a curated Huafu Show, Mascots Catwalk Show, Mid-Autumn Market, Yingge dance, folk song and dance, fire dragon dance parade, traditional handicraft demonstrations1, self-service lantern riddles and more, all celebrate the National Day together.
Victoria Park
Soccer Pitches No. 1 - 6
12-18.9.2024 (Thu - Wed)
Lantern Display@
Each lantern display has its own unique features. At the height of about 12 meters, a lantern display "Timeless Chinese Brocades" is created in the form of large traditional Chinese Tang suit and Qipao which complement each other, showing comely style of traditional Chinese costume; "Heartfelt Bonds to Homeland's Flavour" lantern display uses Hong Kong iconic local street food stalls (commonly known as "Dai Pai Dong") and local authentic dish, bringing Hong Kong's unique food culture to every visitor; "Floral Breezes in Sequestered Courtyard" lantern display takes everyone into the antique courtyard house and feel the traditional Chinese architectural culture; "Wayfarers' Delights under the Radiant Full Moon", with decoration of pandas, takes visitors to a tour around China's famous landmarks in an instant. Mr. Hui Ka-hung, a local paper craft master has created exquisite lanterns in the shape of phoenixes and peonies, with the theme of "Phoenix Dancing with the Full Moon to Celebrate the National Day"2. Craftsmen from Zigong, Sichuan Province, has designed and made lantern set that features the pavilions and buildings in ancient Chinese architecture, with the theme of "Under the Mid-Autumn Moonlight – Enjoy the Journey"3.
Lighting-up time: 6:30pm - 11pm (extended to midnight on 17.9)
Mid-Autumn Market
Time: 6:30pm - 11pm (extended to midnight on 17.9)
Huafu Show
Time: 8pm - 8:30pm (7:30pm - 8pm on 12.9)
Mascots Catwalk Show
Time: 8:30pm - 8:45pm (6:45pm - 7:15pm on 12.9)
16.9.2024 (Mon)
Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Parade (Live Broadcast)4
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
17.9.2024 (Tue)
Gala Night
Time: 8pm - 10:30pm
Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Parade (Live Broadcast)4
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Parade5
Time: 10:30pm - 11:30pm
18.9.2024 (Wed)
Youth Night
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Parade (Live Broadcast)4
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
| 1 | Supported by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province, Instituto Cultural do Governo da R.A.E. de Macau; coordinated by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center of Guangdong Province | |
| 2 | Organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office | |
| 3 | Organised by the Bauhinia Culture Group | |
| 4 | Supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board | |
| 5 | Jointly presented with Tai Hang Residents' Welfare Association |
Free Admission
Performed in Cantonese & Putonghua
To avoid overcrowding on the Mid-Autumn Day, visitors who want to appreciate the lanterns are encouraged to come on other dates during the display period.
Programmes are subject to change without prior notice. Their content does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
"Youth Night" and "Mid-Autumn Market" are partner events of youthfest@HK 2024
"Under the Mid-Autumn Moonlight – Enjoy the Journey" organised by
@Lantern display "Floral Breezes in Sequestered Courtyard" sponsored by
@"The Tree of Budding Creativity" sponsored by
