HKHS Mid-Autumn carnival draws over 4,000 visitors
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Summary
The Hong Kong Housing Society said its exhibition centre has been transformed into a Mid-Autumn “home carnival” for an eight-day programme from September 18 to 25, with themed decorations, photo spots and limited-time workshops. After opening on Friday, September 18, the event had already attracted more than 4,000 visits and workshop participants, according to the organisation
Key Points
- The Hong Kong Housing Society Exhibition Centre at Chun Fat Garden in Yau Ma Tei is hosting the “Moonlit Good Times, Neighbours Reunite” home carnival from September 18 to 25
- The venue features photo spots inspired by former Housing Society rental estates and Mid-Autumn traditions, including a themed archway, nostalgic estate playground, riddle tree and wishing lantern wall
- Limited-time eco-friendly workshops include bamboo-woven boat lanterns, creative kaleidoscopes and cellophane starry-sky lanterns during the festival period
- The Housing Society said more than 4,000 people had visited or joined workshops since the programme began on Friday, September 18
- The first 100 visitors each day receive a mooncake from social enterprise Pastry Time, which employs older women and promotes local food culture preservation
Why It Matters
The programme is aimed at bringing together residents of different ages during Mid-Autumn Festival while giving families a chance to revisit or experience estate culture in Hong Kong. It also links festive activities with social enterprise support and the Housing Society’s public outreach work