HKFP Lens: Hong Kong marks China’s National Day with giant character lantern displays

HKFP Lens: Hong Kong marks China’s National Day with giant character lantern displays

A 12-metre-tall lantern based on a fictional fairy character has been set up at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) in celebration of China’s National Day. A huafu – meaning traditional Chinese dress – carnival held in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon District from September 29 to October 2, 2025. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. With Hong Kong’s signature skyline as its backdrop, the large-scale lantern sits on the lawn of WKCD’s harbourside Art Par…