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New Territories East Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival - Hong Kong Festival Events

New Territories East Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival by Leisure and Cultural Services Department at Sha Tin Park, in 23 September – 2 October 2023. You can view the New Territories East Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival event venue, event theme, etc. on this page.


  • Festivals Event Name: New Territories East Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival
  • Related Themes: Chinese Festivals
  • Organiser(s): Leisure and Cultural Services Department
  • Festival Description: The theme for this year’s New Territories East Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival is ‘Happy Reunion by the Riverside’. On these bright, moonlit nights, the Sha Tin Park turns into a festive playground with lanterns in the shapes of rabbit and other adorable animals. There’ll also be Chinese handicraft demonstrations, lantern riddles, as well as music and dance shows that are both traditional and innovative. Citizens and visitors of all ages are welcome to share the blissful moments together amid the lanterns and the stage performances.
  • Festival Date: 23 September – 2 October 2023
  • Festival Time: Lighting-up Time: 6:30-11pm*
    *Lighting-up time will be extended to midnight on 29 September
  • Venue Remarks: Sha Tin Park
  • Ticket_Price: Free Admissio
  • Website: www.cpo.gov.hk/zh-cn/activity/sc-mid-autumn-lantern-carnivals-2023-st
  • Tel: 2591 1340
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