Published: 14:53, January 2, 2026
Traditional charm
By Wang Zhan in Hong Kong
Visitors enjoy the Hong Kong Dragon and Lion Festival and the 8th World Dragon and Lion Day in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, Jan 2, 2026. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)

HONG KONG - The 2026 Hong Kong Dragon and Lion Festival, along with the 8th World Dragon and Lion Day, took place in Tsim Sha Tsui from Thursday to Friday.

Under the theme "International Gathering of Dragon and Lion Elites", the festival aimed to strengthen cultural connections through dragon and lion dance performances and to showcase the charm of Chinese culture to the world, according to the event organizers.

China Daily's Adam Lam took the photos on Friday.