Lantern Festival
Hong Kong, China
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This celebration of the autumn equinox features a carnival of lanterns, fiery dragon dances and the eating of lotus-paste mooncakes.
Good for age: 4+
Duration: 1 day
When: Sept or Oct
Freq: annually
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Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China
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This celebration of the autumn equinox features a carnival of lanterns, fiery dragon dances and the eating of lotus-paste mooncakes.
Good for age: 4+
Duration: 1 day
When: Sept or Oct
Freq: annually
Hong Kong, China
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Adult price: 25
Good for age: 18+
Duration: 1 or 4 hours
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Freq: weekly
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Good for age: 18+
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Adult price: 23
Good for age: 8+
Duration: 45+ mins
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Good for age: 13+
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Symphony of LightsA nightly light and sound show extravaganza, choreographed to classical music, that ripples along the Hong Kong and Kowloon waterfront every night at 8pm.
Good for age: 4+
Duration: 10 minutes
When: 8pm daily
Freq: daily
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Adult price: 3
Good for age: 4+
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