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Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong: things to do, from making mooncakes, or donating some to the needy, to a Disney movie night under the full moon
- What’s on over the Mid-Autumn Festival weekend in Hong Kong this year? A list of activities, from mooncake making to a Disney film marathon under the stars
- Head down to Ocean Park to learn more about the moon and other celestial objects in the sky, or simply wander through Victoria Park to see the lantern displays
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The Mid-Autumn Festival, which this year falls on September 10, is just around the corner. We round up the best spots in Hong Kong to view the full moon, where to shop for the best lanterns and where to go to take part in fun festive activities.
Make your own mooncakes
For a family bonding experience, sign up for a snowy mooncake (mochi skin) making workshop with your kids (HK$250, or US$32, for one adult and one child) at Haw Par Mansion in Tai Hang, on Hong Kong Island.
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This two-hour-long session, run by the non-profit organisation Haw Par Music, is an opportunity to introduce your children to the history and craft behind the traditional pastry.
Create a mooncake from a choice of fillings and moulds – then head down to the mansion’s very own lantern festival celebration after class to enjoy the festivities.
September 9, 2pm-4pm or 4pm-6pm, 15A Tai Hang Road, Tai Hang, Hong Kong
Go moon-gazing
Learn about the moon and the other celestial objects in the sky at Ocean Park this year at the Mid-Autumn Moongazing Night. The theme park is partnering with the Galaxy Scientific Group, which has set up many observatories and planetariums in East Asia, to offer a fun and enriching evening for parents and children.
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