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Panda-themed Decorated Sampans Rides and Festive Light Displays in the Southern District in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China - Hong Kong Festival Events

Panda-themed Decorated Sampans Rides and Festive Light Displays in the Southern District in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China by Southern District Office at Aberdeen Promenade, in Switch-on Ceremony: 29 September 2024;
Decorated Sampans Rides: 30 September – 1 October 2024. You can view the Panda-themed Decorated Sampans Rides and Festive Light Displays in the Southern District in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China event venue, event theme, etc. on this page.


  • Festivals Event Name: Panda-themed Decorated Sampans Rides and Festive Light Displays in the Southern District in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
  • Related Themes: Family Friendly - Museums / Galleries / Public Spaces - Entertainment - Festivals
  • Organiser(s): Southern District Office
  • Festival Description: Traditional sampans will be transformed into colourful, illuminated boats adorned with panda-themed LED lights, cruising around the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. Participants on these sampan rides can enjoy the stunning night views of the shelter and soak up the festive atmosphere. An authentic Chinese junk, decorated with national and regional flags and panda motifs, will also parade through the typhoon shelter. The promenades and parks along the waterfront are adorned with brightly lit lanterns and LED canopies featuring seasonal flowers and panda decorations, offering fantastic opportunities for visitors to take memorable photos.
  • Festival Date: Switch-on Ceremony: 29 September 2024;
    Decorated Sampans Rides: 30 September – 1 October 2024
  • Festival Time: Switch-on Ceremony: 6:30–8:30pm, 29 September;
    Decorated Sampans Rides: 6:30–9pm, 30 September & 1 October
  • Venue Remarks: Aberdeen Promenade
  • Ticket_Price: Free Admission
    Switch-on ceremony does not require tickets.
    Sampans rides has 750 free slots available, please register in advance on the event website.
  • Website: docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFZ9NH0czlZfZP2rFBo2romsEYT8kPfcxPWuAYTsKL8_WerA/viewform
  • Tel: 2552 0192
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