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HKTB Launches First-Ever International Lantern Spectacular at Victoria Park
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News18•25-09-2026, 12:45
HKTB Launches First-Ever International Lantern Spectacular at Victoria Park
- •The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched its first-ever International Lantern Spectacular at Victoria Park, running from September 17 to October 4.
- •The event features over 3,000 lanterns from 20 countries and regions, alongside Nanjing Qinhuai and traditional Hong Kong lanterns, attracting many locals and visitors.
- •Victoria Park has been transformed into a dazzling sea of lights, kicking off Hong Kong’s Mid-Autumn Festival season with the theme ‘Reunion’.
- •Robots ‘Hanyue’ and ‘Galbot ET1’ add an innovative twist, demonstrating lacquer fan-making and performing dances, blending tradition with technology.
- •The event includes unique installations like the eight-metre-tall ‘Shadowlight’ Qinhuai lantern and the ‘Moonlit Lotus’ at the Model Boat Pool, alongside a Hong Kong Lantern Galleria showcasing local designs.
Key Questions Answered
The first-ever International Lantern Spectacular is held at Victoria Park from September 17 to October 4, 2026, with daily display illuminations from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
The event features robot "Hanyue," which demonstrates traditional lacquer fan-making, and robot "Galbot ET1," which presents special dance performances blending technology and tradition.
The World Lantern Boulevard features over 3,000 distinctive lanterns sourced from 20 countries and regions across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
