Above:
a display of lanterns and lighted panels in Victoria Park for Mid-Autumn festival.  Also known as the moon festival or the mooncake festival, Mid-Autumn
festival is one time of year that children in Hong Kong look forward to - especially
those who like to play with fire!
The 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar
calendar is the main day of the festival, which usually falls in September somewhere,
varying from year to year. Eating moon-cakes, playing with lanterns and candles,
and watching the full moon at night are the attractions. Major parks, beaches,
and neighborhood playgrounds are filled with families in the evening to celebrate
it. In recent years, the government also organizes activities and displays to commenorate
the day. (Left:
a family admiring some displays in Victoria Park around Mid-Autumn festival.) |
