A father and his daughter swing into a festive mood beneath the decorated red lanterns along Tung Chung Promenade. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

The season of lanterns and moon cakes is upon us. As we enjoy a moonlit Mid-Autumn Festival, light displays in Hong Kong’s parks and along its avenues and promenades add to the festive cheer. Traditional paper lanterns and mid-autumn LED art adorn many spots around the city, casting a magical glow. 

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Workers add some last-minute touches to LED art installations in Sha Tin Park. EDMOND (TANG / CHINA DAILY)

Visitors pose for a photo beneath a gate decorated with LED lights on Tung Chung Promenade. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Strings of moon-shaped lights adorn Viva Blue House in Wan Chai. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Passersby take photos of Viva Blue House, brightly illuminated to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Moon- and rabbit-shaped lights in Sha Tin Park. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

Visitors enjoy the festive display of moon-shaped lanterns in Sha Tin Park. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

A visitor takes a selfie in front of a moon-shaped balloon at a MidAutumn Festival display at Jordan Valley Channel. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)