#Midautumn festival lanterns full#

For 2021, the Mid-Autumn Festival is on the September 21, 2021.īecause this festival is celebrated with the moonlight and illuminated lanterns at night, thus the following day (22nd of September 2021) is designated as the public holiday ( 2021 Hong Kong Public Holidays). Thus, every year the actual date is different and it usually falls in September or October. Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival CelebrationsĪs a traditional Chinese festival, Mid-Autumn Day is on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. In case you are in town during the period, you should not miss the opportunity to experience this ancient festival with locals.

#Midautumn festival lanterns full#

As an ancient Chinese festival, celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong are full of romance and love. On this day, locals will eat mooncake, play lanterns and gather with families. The Mid-Autumn Festival, or called Moon Festival, is the second most important Chinese traditional festival apart from Lunar New Year.

Although the situation currently gets better, some events are still cancelled to avoid group gathering while others have been confirmed. However, due to the influence of Covid-19, last year all the major celebrations were cancelled. 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. The 2021 Mid-Autumn Festival is coming in weeks and locals are ready to celebrate this special day with many colorful events.