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6 October 2025

Mid-Autumn
Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, will fall on 6 October 2025 and is an occasion for families to reunite and have a good time together. In Hong Kong, that means sharing mooncakes with your loved ones, going moongazing and enjoying a range of festive events from lantern carnivals to the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance.

Celebrate the Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival

Discover the cherished customs and festive treats.

Witness the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance

Tai Hang becomes a hotspot during Mid-Autumn as locals and visitors gather to watch the captivating Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. Follow the 67-metre fire dragon made of incense sticks, paraded by 300 performers, with a small dragon carried by children, as it continues this tradition and winds through the streets.

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Moongaze amid Hong Kong’s skyline

Gazing at the full moon is an important custom during Mid-Autumn in Hong Kong, as it symbolises reunion. People gather at picturesque harbourfront parks to soak in the festive ambience, with Hong Kong’s iconic skyline forming a breathtaking backdrop against the moon. For a more unique experience, board a ferry to a remote island or take a harbour cruise to admire the city’s vistas under the glowing moon and fully embrace this time-honoured tradition.

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Immerse in city-wide lantern displays

During Mid-Autumn, Hong Kong transforms into a lantern-filled wonderland. Across the city, spectacular lantern displays showcase imaginative shapes, from whimsical cartoon characters to elaborate floral motifs. The creativity is evident at Fuk Wing Street or Tai Kiu Market where small shops brim with an astounding variety of eye-catching lanterns. Embrace the celebratory spirit by parading your chosen lantern at the Lantern Carnivals throughout Hong Kong, including the popular celebration in Victoria Park. Alternatively, stroll along the 200-metre-long Lee Tung Avenue, where an illuminated canopy of lanterns create an enchanting festive atmosphere.

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Savour mooncakes and local delicacies

At the heart of Mid-Autumn celebrations in Hong Kong are the beloved mooncakes, which have evolved beyond the traditional lotus seed paste and salted egg yolk fillings. Hong Kong has given rise to countless varieties from the delicate snow skin mooncakes to indulgent egg custard renditions and even savoury flaky crusts with minced pork. Other quintessential festival delicacies include tong yuen (sweet glutinous rice balls) with delicious fillings like black sesame or peanut. Auspicious fruits like pomelo, pomegranate and star fruit are also festival staples.

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Top locations for Mid-Autumn atmosphere

Places to immerse yourself in the festivities, from lantern shopping to carnivals.

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