Opening hours cut short as large crowds at lantern display spark safety fears

Sep 25, 2026, 12:53 PM· 53 minutes ago· Original: EN

Hong Kong tourism authorities have cut short the opening hours of a lantern display at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay out of public safety concerns after large crowds flocked there to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. “In light of the large number of visitors and in the interest of public safety and order, entry queues of the ‘World Lantern Boulevard’ will be closed shortly,” the Hong Kong Tourism Board said at around 9pm on Friday. “All lantern installations at the International Lantern...

Thousands visit Victoria Park for Mid-Autumn global showcase of lanterns

Tourism Board’s International Lantern Spectacular brings together over 3,000 lanterns from 20 countries and regions

Thousands of Hongkongers packed Victoria Park on Friday night to enjoy a dazzling display of lanterns celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has held its inaugural International Lantern Spectacular at the park in Causeway Bay, showcasing more than 3,000 designs from various countries and regions.

Among those admiring the installations and taking photos was Ho Hon-kuen.

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