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Mid-Autumn Festival
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9 September, 2024
Three Sheep Group, founded by China’s top-earning influencer Zhang Qingyang, has been fined for promoting fake mooncakes. Photo: Handout
E-commerce

China fines influencer agency US$9.8 million for fake mooncakes

Controversies erupted after influencer Crazy Little Brother Yang falsely promoted mooncakes he sold as shipped from Hong Kong.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Struggling businesses must adapt to survive amid changing trends

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s tourists deserve to be respected no matter how much they spend

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Hong Kong economy

High hopes for National Day even as Hong Kong restaurants feel Mid-Autumn pinch

Many eateries in Tsim Sha Tsui, city’s main tourist hotspot, seen half empty during lunch hours on Wednesday.

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Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. The city only received 440,800 visitors between Sunday and Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong weather

Rain dampens Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival with amber alert in force for 2 hours

Observatory forecasts showers will ease off on Wednesday.

China food safety

Crazy Xiaoyangge’s mooncake mess: influencer probed for ‘misleading’ claim

A local regulator in Anhui province is investigating the top-earning live-streamer for misleading consumers in a Mid-Autumn Festival sale.

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Hong Kong weather

Fire dragon, drone show draw crowds as Hong Kong celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival was the hottest on record.

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The drone show over Victoria Harbour included a panda bear. Photo: Eugene Lee
Food and Drinks

Bakers keep traditional mooncake making alive in Hong Kong

A treat families once took a year to pay for, mooncakes of every flavour are ubiquitous now. Some are still made fresh the old-fashioned way.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong shops still selling glow sticks for Mid-Autumn despite plastics ban

Sellers rush to clear stock before grace period ends next month, as economic mood and changing trends weigh on traditional stores.

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Hong Kong society

HK$80 million up for grabs in Hong Kong Mark Six Mid-Autumn Festival snowball draw

Hong Kong Jockey Club reveals numbers 7, 15, 12 and 40 drawn the most in the past 38 rounds.

The draw will be held on September 17 at 9.30pm. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Drone show, sampan rides: what’s new in Hong Kong this Mid-Autumn Festival

The Post explores this year’s line-up of traditional and modern activities for the annual event, gives hints on when to catch the ‘supermoon’.

An elaborate lighting display at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s hotel and catering sectors face slump during Mid-Autumn holiday

Miramar hotel chain records lower occupancy rates despite reducing rates by as much as 20 per cent, while catering industry struggles over weekend.

Why Chinese families celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

Chinese culture

Language Matters | Why Hong Kong’s fire dragon dances are so important

Events like the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance help Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage, including its language traditions, to survive.

Members of the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance team spin balls of joss sticks as the “dragon” winds through Tai Hang on September 29, 2023. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong moon-gazers facing isolated thunderstorms for Mid-Autumn Festival

Potential area of low pressure could develop into typhoon and enter the South China Sea next week but movements uncertain.

Heavy rain hit parts of Hong Kong on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Pistachio cream cheese? Hong Kong mooncake makers hit, miss in redefining treat

Second-generation of family bakeries taking different approaches to seasonal offering, with some trying experimental flavours while others are sticking to traditional varieties.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Why Teochew mooncakes are reminders of a history of migration

Eating Teochew mooncakes at Mid-Autumn Festival is a reminder of the Teochew people’s history of migration from China to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

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Mooncakes

How Hong Kong bakeries prepare for Mid-Autumn Festival

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best Mid-Autumn Festival things to do in Hong Kong

Lanterns, fire dragon dances, a moon-themed tea, a chance to see the No 1 Hong Kong film of 2024 – stay entertained this Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Hong Kong culture

5 Mid-Autumn Festival shopping events in Hong Kong, September 13 to 19

From festive and craft markets to floral gift sets and seasonal-themed jewellery, there are plenty of retail therapy choices this weekend.

Chinese culture

How the Jade Rabbit became part of Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

The pet of moon goddess Chang’e in Chinese mythology, the Jade Rabbit is associated with Mid-Autumn Festival traditions across Asia

The Jade Rabbit’s association with the moon has seen it become a part of Mid-Autumn Festival traditions in China. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

2 Hong Kong parks to light up Mid-Autumn nights with lantern shows from Thursday

Lantern displays at Victoria Park and Tsing Yi Park will be lit at 6.30pm on Thursday and continue nightly till next Wednesday’s public holiday.

The lanterns in Victoria Park are a colourful draw for this child. Photo: Eugene Lee
What to do in Hong Kong

5 must-see shows, Mid-Autumn Festival events in Hong Kong September 13-19

From the Lantern Carnival and Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance to rock and heavy metal, check out these Mid-Autumn Festival events in Hong Kong

Food and Drinks

5 must-have Mid-Autumn Festival food experiences in Hong Kong, Sep 13-19

Check out our restaurant and bar picks for Mid-Autumn Festival feasts, from traditional Chinese meals to lobster and cocktails.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to mark Mid-Autumn Festival with first-ever seasonal drone show

Tourism Board will also host extended Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, including live broadcasts at Victoria Park to reach larger audience.

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is a fixture of Hong Kong’s Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Cloudy Hong Kong skies could take shine off Mid-Autumn Festival ‘super moon’

Observatory earlier said a bright and round ‘super moon’ would be observable with the naked eye – if the weather permitted.

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A worker tests a large inflatable Mid-Autumn Festival decoration at Cheung Sha Wan Promenade. Eugene Lee
Food and Drinks

Need your mooncake fix early? 10 of the best deals in Hong Kong

From The Peninsula’s sesame paste mochi mooncake to Veggie Kingdom’s Musang King durian version, there is a Mid-Autumn Festival treat with your name on it – get them now while discounts apply.

Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | 3 cheers for Hong Kong police during Fire Dragon dance – no Darth Vaders here

The Hong Kong Police did a superb job during the Mid-Autumn Festival Fire Dragon parade in Tai Hang, being helpful, efficient and with no one channelling their inner Darth Vader.

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