Kennedy Town's Mid-Autumn Lantern Display: A Romantic Full Moon Night by the Waterfront

When dusk paints Victoria Harbor in shades of red, the Belcher Bay Promenade in Kennedy Town transforms into a dreamy realm of dazzling lights. For the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival, this seaside space adopts the theme "Lantern Sky," featuring five unique themed zones that blend traditional charm with creative ingenuity. Traditional starfruit-shaped paper lanterns hang in clusters, their golden glow swaying gently in the sea breeze, creating a timeless scene alongside the distant container terminal towers. Modern silk lanterns adorned with tassels showcase vibrant patterns that shimmer in the twilight, resembling flowing brocade. The most captivating area is the eco-friendly handmade lantern zone, where citizens craft moon and jade rabbit installations using recycled materials, conveying a sustainable festive message under the starry sky. The waterfront promenade hosts a Mid-Autumn market, filling the air with the aroma of sugar pancakes and sesame paste. Children clutch rabbit-shaped LED lanterns, chasing and laughing, their faces illuminated by the lights, which harmonize with the neon glow of skyscrapers across the bay. As the full moon rises above the Sai Wan skyline, thousands of lanterns reflect on the water, weaving a shimmering silver ribbon that connects returning ships with families reunited onshore. This lantern festival, merging traditional craftsmanship with modern design, is not only a visual feast but also a continuation of urban memories. Strolling through, visitors can savor the serene beauty conveyed by starfruit lanterns and experience the creative warmth of eco-friendly handmade designs, allowing the spirit of Mid-Autumn reunion to linger in the sea breeze and lantern glow.