Hong Kong Launches First Drone Show And Big Fire Dragon Festival For Mid-Autumn
16 September, 2024- This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival is better than ever. It features a spectacular array of events. These events promise unmatched excitement! The beloved Fire Dragon Dance will captivate more spectators than ever. We have extended the performance area. There’s also a new live streaming feature at Victoria Park. The event will be available over three nights: 16 to 18 September. This expansion allows locals and tourists to enjoy the festival.
The centerpiece of this year’s festival occurs on September 17th. It’s the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) first-ever Drone Show. The Mid-Autumn Festival inspires the show. This magnificent exhibition will include thousands of drones. They will choreograph breathtaking visuals in the sky. The show aims to spread festive joy and blessings.
People have long favored the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. It will expand its performance trail. New designated zones will allow more attendees to get close to the dance. They can soak up the electrifying atmosphere. During the same three nights, this will take place. It will broadcast the festival’s euphoria to spectators worldwide in real time.
This year’s festival merges tradition with contemporary flair. Approximately 100 children will take part. Each child will wield a fire dragon lit by approximately 10,000 LED lights. This modernizes the historic celebration. They will present this radiant spectacle alongside the age-old giant fire dragon. The giant fire dragon symbolizes the cultural legacy. It is passed down to younger generations. This year features new dynamic performances. Rope skipping and a colorful nunchaku performance are among the options. They infuse the event with fresh energy. The Moreton Terrace Temporary Park is nearby and makes for an ideal shooting opportunity. It features a four-meter-wide glowing full moon installation. It’s an excellent location for a memorable gathering with family and friends beneath the moonlight.
This Mid-Autumn Festival, on the evening of September 17th, the HKTB unveils its first Drone Show. The Mid-Autumn Festival will theme the show. It will take place at the Wan Chai waterfront. Observers can glance up and observe a fanciful Jade Rabbit animation. It will dart across the sky above Victoria Harbour. This new event invites attendees to participate in traditional festival activities. They can enjoy moon gazing and tea tasting. The backdrop will be Hong Kong’s stunning skyline. This event will feature thematic lantern displays as well as airborne fire dragon performances. The displays and performances will add festive wishes. Furthermore, audiences should keep an eye out for a surprise arrival by an invited speaker. This will add to the celebration. Both tourists and local residents will enjoy it.
HKTB will set up a variety of interactive artworks across Tai Hang around the festival. The things on display include an LED-lit classic fa pai, a giant fire dragon head, and the dragon’s glowing pearl. These installations will create perfect settings for festive photographs. There will also be lively fire dragon performances on two Bright Ring Trams. They’ll go around Hong Kong Island. Elements of the fire dragon will adorn major city spots. These spots include the Central-Mid-Levels escalators and MTR stations with digital displays. HKTB will decorate its visitor centers at the airport and in Seoul. This will infuse the city with a joyful, celebratory atmosphere.
HKTB has recently released a new promotional video. It features a comic style. An integral aspect of Tai Hang culture is this dance. The film shows every detail, from the design stages to the creation of the fire dragon. At the Lin Fa Temple, the video brings the dragon to life. It also includes Wun Sha Street, the heart of the dance. These venues encapsulate the profound cultural core of this distinct Hong Kong culture.
Lantern carnivals will amplify the joyful vibe. Various locations around the city will host these events. These locations include Victoria Park and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Tsing Yi Park is also included. In Mei Foo, there will also be carnivals at Jao Tsung-I Academy. They will also be held in Wan Chai at Lee Tung Avenue and Wong Tai Sin Temple. These events will showcase colorful lantern displays. They will contribute to the city’s colorful and festive atmosphere.
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