Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival like a Local

Cultural experience at Mid-Autumn Festival

If you’ve never experienced the joyous atmosphere at Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong, it’s time to grab the opportunity this year. Prepare to embrace the rich culture behind the festivities, the height of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, the retelling of famous ancient tales and events passed on throughout the years and traditional practices that are unique to this amazing festival. You are guaranteed to be surrounded by a warm, bustling community and wowed by spectacular performances!

When is Mid-Autumn Festival?

Mid-Autumn Festival takes place in accordance with the lunar calendar, specifically on the 15th day of the 8th month where a full moon can be seen. This year’s festival will be on Friday, 13^th September, so make sure to mark that down on the calendar!

What is Mid-Autumn Festival?

Essentially a harvest festival, Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated by many around the world, particularly in East and Southeast Asia. Numerous legends are associated with this festival, including the dragon who brought rain to the crops or Houyi the archer and the Moon Goddess of Immortality. A major part of this festival is the worshipping of the moon, a tradition that had been passed down as far back as the Shang Dynasty.

What to do at Mid-Autumn Festival?

Ultimately, Mid-Autumn Festival is a family occasion and a time to spend with your loved ones doing fun activities together and sharing food. Even if you choose to spend some quiet family time at home or attend a party with friends, you are bound to enjoy the fun atmosphere this festival has to offer.

Dragon dance and lion dance performances can be seen during the day and are guaranteed to brighten up the city. Both dances are said to welcome the festivities and to bring good luck and happiness to the community, so be sure to stick around for them.

A delightful trip to public parks, such as Victoria Park is a must during this time of the year. You are sure dazzled by the beautifully hand-crafted lanterns lighting up the night’s sky at Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals. Many light their own lanterns and candles upon the tin lids of mooncake boxes and enjoy the fun atmosphere with family and friends. Enjoying delicious mooncakes and appreciating or admiring the glorious moon after the family reunion dinner are popular activities around this time of the year.

Visiting family and exchanging gifts are also important aspects of this festival. Gift Hampers Hong Kong, the premium online gift and specialised hamper store based in Hong Kong provides the most unique gift ideas, amazing hampers and useful advice for all our customers. Online shopping has never been more convenient, with our easy-to-track system. We also offer free delivery to all metropolitan areas in Hong Kong.

3 Different Styles of Mid-Autumn Gift Hampers

Here are three styles of hampers that you don’t want to miss this Mid-Autumn Festival. Our healthy selection of fruits and mouth-watering mooncakes are simply perfect for the occasion.

1. Traditional Mid-Autumn Basket with Kee Wah Mooncake (1pc) & Wine or Champagne: Enjoy your delicious fruits with your family and share a Kee Wah mooncake together, toasting the night away with wine or champagne. You can also choose a bigger basket for a bigger gathering. Price: HK$559.00 – HK$1,099.00

2. Premium Fruit Hamper with Landmark Mandarin Oriental HK Mooncake & Wine or Champagne: Appreciate the beauty of the moon more with this tasty Landmark Mandarin Oriental mooncake, fruits and wine or champagne. Price: HK$1,159.00 – HK$1,569.00

3. Bright Moon Fruit Gift Box With The Peninsula Spring Moon Mooncake: Bring this hamper containing The Peninsula Spring Moon Mini Egg Custard Mooncake and some fresh fruits with you to meet friends and acquaintances this holiday. Price: HK$1,499.00