Eco-friendly Ways to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival is always a lively time in Hong Kong. Families and friends get together for dinner, share mooncakes, admire the full moon and enjoy lantern displays around the city. In 2026, Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Friday, 25 September, giving everyone another reason to make plans for a festive evening together.

About Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, Mid-Autumn Festival is closely associated with reunion and spending time with family. In Hong Kong, familiar traditions include sharing mooncakes, carrying lanterns, moon gazing and visiting seasonal lantern displays. The festival is also linked with well-known Chinese legends such as the story of Chang’e, the Moon Goddess.

These traditions have developed over a long period of time. Historical records show that autumn moon worship existed in ancient China, while Mid-Autumn gradually developed into a major traditional festival in later dynasties. Rather than tying every modern custom to one exact period, it is more accurate to say that today’s celebration brings together traditions that have evolved over centuries.

Whether you are heading out to see the lanterns, meeting friends for dinner or spending a quieter evening at home with family, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Mid-Autumn in Hong Kong.

Go Green This Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrating does not have to mean creating a lot of extra waste. From lanterns to gift packaging, a few simple choices can make your Mid-Autumn plans a little more environmentally friendly.

• Skip Single-Use Glow Sticks: Glow sticks may look fun at night, but most are designed for one-time use and are difficult to recycle. Instead, consider reusable LED lanterns, battery-powered lights or torches that can be brought out again next year. For children, reusable lanterns can be just as enjoyable and can even become part of the family’s Mid-Autumn tradition.

• Reuse or Refresh Old Lanterns: There is no need to buy a new lantern every year. If you already have one at home, give it a quick update with paper decorations, stickers or a new theme. It can also become an easy family DIY activity. Let everyone decorate their own lantern and bring them along when you head out for moon gazing in the evening.

• Choose Packaging You Can Use Again: When choosing a Mid-Autumn gift hamper, look beyond what is inside and consider the packaging as well. Reusable baskets, boxes and containers can continue to be useful long after the festival. At Gift Hampers Hong Kong, many hampers are presented in baskets or gift boxes that can later be used for home storage, picnics or everyday organisation. It is a simple way to make your Mid-Autumn gift feel practical beyond the celebration.

• Share What You Can Finish: Mooncakes, fruit and festive treats are often bought in generous quantities during Mid-Autumn. Before ordering, think about how many people will actually be sharing them. If you receive more than you can finish, share them with family, friends or colleagues while they are still fresh. A little planning can reduce food waste without taking anything away from the celebration.

• Enjoy Mid-Autumn Your Way: A greener Mid-Autumn Festival does not require major changes. Reusing a lantern, choosing reusable gift packaging or simply buying the right amount of food can already make a difference.Whether you are celebrating with a family dinner, a Mid-Autumn hamper, mooncakes or an evening under the lanterns, the important part is enjoying the festival with the people around you — while creating a little less waste along the way.

3 Different Styles of Mid-Autumn Festival Gift Hampers

As Gift Hampers Hong Kong is the premium online hamper store based in Hong Kong, we strive to provide the best quality gifts and excellent customer service to you throughout the year. We understand that Mid-Autumn Festival is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, and we wish to offer you the best gift hampers tailored to the occasion. To save you the extra planning, time and hassle, there is also free delivery to all Hong Kong metropolitan areas.

Here are 3 different styles of hampers you will adore at Mid-Autumn Festival:

1. Mid-Autumn Gift Set with Peninsula Mooncakes and Wine or Champagne: This Mid-Autumn gift set combines premium mooncakes with your choice of red wine, champagne or Dom Pérignon, making it easy to match the gift to the occasion. You can choose from The Peninsula tea-flavoured white lotus seed paste mooncakes, The Peninsula mini egg custard mooncakes or Shangri-La mooncakes, so there is flexibility for different tastes. Whether you are visiting family, sending a festive gift to friends or preparing something for clients, it is a polished and easy-to-share option.

2. Classic Mid Autumn Fruit Hamper with Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Mooncake : This fruit hamper keeps things simple with a generous mix of fresh seasonal fruit and Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong mini egg custard mooncakes. It comes in a reusable wicker basket and is available in different sizes, so it works well for family visits, sharing at home or sending to clients when you want something fresh but still festive.

3.Mid-Autumn Gourmet Hamper with Mooncake & Dried Seafood Tea Set：If you want something a little more generous for Mid-Autumn, this hamper mixes mooncakes with bird’s nest, fish maw, roasted almonds and tea, so there is plenty to share around the table. You can choose between Peninsula or Shangri-La mooncakes, which makes it easier to match different tastes. It is a nice option for visiting family, bringing something for elders, or sending a fuller gift to clients without making it feel too formal.