Freebies and discounts galore for Oct 1 celebrations

 

Catering industry officers unveil $77 meals and 30% dining discounts for Oct 1

More than 3,800 eateries across Hong Kong will offer perks and discounts of up to 30% on dine-in bills on October 1 to celebrate National Day.

That’s according to catering sector lawmaker Jonathan Leung who made the announcement on Thursday.

Fifteen restaurants under the Tai Hing chain including Men Wah Bing Teng and TeaWood, will offer a 30% discount for dine-in customers for the day.

Some restaurants are even offering meals at promotional prices of HK$77 or HK$10.1 for the entire bill, to symbolize the 77^th anniversary of China’s founding on October 1.

For the first time, even street market eateries, food courts, convenience stores and five-star hotel restaurants are taking part in the dining treats being offered for the day.

As before, there will be a Fireworks Display over Victoria Harbour on Oct. 1 which will start at 8pm and last for 23 minutes.

Tram and Star Ferry rides will again be free to general public

Free rides on the tram and on selected Star Ferry and Fortune Ferry routes will again be available to the public. The MTR will also raffle off 77,000 free single-ride tickets to passengers.

In addition, Greater Bay Airlines will offer 77% discounts on original fares for all non-charter routes during the promotion period.

All commercial cinemas will also offer half-fare discounts on movie tickets, while all sports and leisure facilities, including museums, run by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will be opened free to the public.

Part of the promotional offers will start from next week through early October.

Also in store are special treats that align with the government’s effort to boost the so-called “silver economy” by handing out more concessions to resident seniors. These include discounts on texture-modified food which an elderly person can enjoy, along with companions.

Maxim’s Group is also offering a 30% discount on “Gentlemeal,”its soft meal brand, for elderly customers who dine in selected outlets using a Senior Citizen Card or a JoyYou Card. The concession is already on offer and will run until December 31.

Elderly residents will get extra treats on National Day

Leung said the National Day promotions in recent years have been a financial success, but the catering industry is not looking at generating additional profits with the expanded offers.

"We just want to promote Hong Kong. We want to make it a mega event, it's like every year people remember this day, they should come to Hong Kong to enjoy such a promotion," he told reporters.

He expects this year’s treats which coincide with Hong Kong’s recent wins in the Asian Games, will encourage both residents and tourists to go out and celebrate.

Employment agent, client jailed for conspiracy to defraud Immigration

 

Shatin Magistrates Court

An employment agent who submitted fake employment contracts to induce Immigration officers to grant a visa to another Filipina, was sentenced at Shatin Court to a total of 10 months imprisonment in two counts of conspiracy to defraud.

Her Filipina client, in a separate hearing at Shatin, was also convicted of conspiracy to defraud and sentenced to eight months and 20 days’ imprisonment.

Both pleaded guilty earlier.

Employment agent Jackielou Passporte, aged 45, was sentenced by Acting Principal Magistrate Cheang Kei-hong to seven months imprisonment for the first charge and eight months for the second, to run at the same time excpert for two months in the first sentence which will run after the second sentence.

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In both cases, she was charged with violation of Common Law and sections 2(3) and 4(2) of the Criminal Jurisdiction Ordinance, Cap. 461 and punishable under section 159C(6) of the Crimes Ordinance.

In the first case, Pasaporte was charged with conspiring with Desiree Bernabe on May 13, 2025 to submit documents purporting to show Bernabe and So Kam entering into a domestic helper contract.

The acts “induce(d) the Director (of Immigration) and his officers to act contrary to their public duty, namely to grant Bernabe, Desiree Romero permission to enter and remain in Hong Kong in circumstances which they would not otherwise have granted,” the comlaint filed by the Immgration Department said.

The second charged Pasaporte with conspiring with Bernabe on June 26, 2025 “to defraud the Director of Immigration of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("the Director") and his officers” by presenting a fake employment contract between Bernabe and Kwan Yun Pak.

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Bernabe, on the other hand, was sentenced to eight months in jail. The sentence consisted of five months and 23 days for the first charge and six months and 18 days for the second charge, to run at the same time, except for two months and two days from the first sentence which will run after the second.

In the first charge, Bernabe was accused of “dishonestly and falsely representing” to Immigration officers in May and June 26, 2025 that she had been employed by So Kam Lo as a domestic helper and her entries to and remaining in Hong Kong were for the purpose of working as a domestic helper.

In the second charge, she “conspired with a person known as Jacky and a person known as Jimmy,” to defraud Immigration officers, by lying that she had been employed by Kwan Yun Pak as a domestic helper.

In both cases, she induced Immigration officers to “act contrary to their public duty, namely to grant you permission to enter and remain in Hong Kong in circumstances which they would not otherwise have granted,” the complaint added.

11 suspected illegal workers and 9 employers arrested

 

The arrested workers were said to have worked as dishwashers, cleaners and food servers

Eleven people, described as mostly Indonesian and Filipinos, were arrested on suspicion of carrying out illegal work, in an operation carried out by the Immigration Department for over a month that ended Thursday, September 23.

A press statement issued by the Immigration Department said nine suspected employers were also arrested.

Among the suspected illegal workers, three are currently employed as FDHs, five were former FDHs who had overstayed their visa, while three were overstaying tourists. They comprised two men and nine women, aged 34 to 51.

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They were arrested during territory-wide raids that targeted restaurants, retail shops, food factories, hair salons, and various residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They were reportedly found working as dish washers, cleaners and food service workers.

The nine suspected employers comprised two men and seven women aged 34 to 54 who were either owners or persons-in-charge of the companies and restaurants involved.

During the operation, a forged Hong Kong identity card was seized.

Immigration said investigations into the alleged illegal work activities are still ongoing, and further arrests are not being ruled out.

The anti-illegal work operation codenamed “Swordfish” specifically targeted FDHs who breached their conditions of stay.

Items seized during ''Öperation Swordfish''

The press statement said, "A helper should only perform domestic duties for the employer as listed in the 'Schedule of Accommodation and Domestic Duties' attached to the Contract. The helper should not take up any other employment, including part-time domestic duties, with any other person. The employer should not require or allow the helper to carry out any work for any other person.”

Tourists or visitors are not allowed to take up any job, paid or unpaid, while FDHs are only allowed to perform domestic work at the address specified in their employment contracts.

Those found to have violated their visa conditions face a maximum jail term of two years and a fine of up to HK$50,000. The jail term rises to a maximum of three years if the offender is an overstayer, illegal immigrant or asylum seeker holding a recognizance document.

Those holding forged HK identity cards face a maximum jail sentence of 10 years.

In addition, illegal workers may face deportation by order of the Chief Executive, and barred from entering Hong Kong in future.

Employing people who are not lawfully employable is a more serious offence, for which the maximum penalty is 10 years in jail, and a fine of up to HK$500,000.

To report  illegal employment activities, please call the dedicated hotline 185 185, fax at 2824 1166, email anti_crime@immd.gov.hk, or submit the "Online Reporting of Immigration Offences" form at www.immd.gov.hk.

DC to hear drug trafficking against Filipina tourist

 

Customs area at the airport

A case against a Filipino tourist who was arrested at the airport after more than 15 kilos of cannabis (marijuana) buds were found in her check-in luggage, was today sent up to the District Court by the West Kowloon Court.

Freelancer Ma Cristina Fernandez, 27 years old, who has no residence in Hong Kong, was remanded in jail by Principal Magistrate Don So to await her next hearing on October 13.

She faces a charge of trafficking in a dangerous drug, contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (3) of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.

Fernandez was one two women arrested October 18 last year at Customs Arrival Hall B, Passenger Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport after arriving in Bangkok.

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About 26 kilos of cannabis buds with a total estimated market value of about $5.2 million was found in their luggage.

Found in Fernandez’s luggage was 15,437 grams of cannabis with an estimated market value of about $3.1 million.

In the second case, a 26-year-old female passenger was found to have about 10.5 kilos of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $2.1 million in her check-in baggage. She was also arrested.

Special traffic arrangements announced for Mid-Autumn Festival

 

Colorful lanterns at Victoria Park are expected to draw in crowds (Brand Hong Kong)

The MTR will step up its services from 3pm on Friday, the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, until the early hours of the next day – a statutory holiday -  to accommodate the thousands of people expected to travel around to join various festive activities across the city.

The only exception to this are the Airport Express, Disneyland Resort Line and the East Rail Line to and from Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau, which will be operated normally.

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At the same time, 11 Light Rail routes, three MTR bus routes and nine green minibus routes will operate on extended hours until early on September 26.

Four special bus routes (route Nos. 71P, N64P, N272 and 173R) will also be operated while public bus companies will extend the service hours of six bus routes and adjust the frequency/departure time of some routes.

Services provided by HK Tramways,  Star Ferry, Sun Ferry and Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry will be adjusted based on passenger demand.

The Tai Hang Dragon Dance will be staged at night from Friday to Sunday 

Meanwhile, road closure and traffic diversion will be implement in the vicinity of Tai Hang from Wednesday to Saturday to facilitate the holding of the traditional Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance.

Similar traffic arrangements will affect various parts of Hong Kong island (including Causeway Bay, The Peak, Aberdeen, Pok Fu Lam, Repulse Gay and Shek O), and parts of the New Territories (including Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan and Ma On Shan) on September 25 and 26. Some parking spaces, taxi and light bus stations in the named areas will also be suspended.

Traffic is expected to be heavy in the vicinity of Tai Hang and Victoria Park in Causeway Bay where the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival is being held until Sunday, September 27.

Lee Tung Avenue in Wan Chai is another crowd-drawer (Photo by Annabelle Maregmen)

On Saturday, thousands of people, including migrant domestic workers, are expected to pour out onto the streets as it is a statutory holiday.

Everyone is enjoined to use public transport as far as possible to avoid traffic congestion and travel delays. The Police may adjust the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures as may be necessary.

For details of the special traffic and transport arrangements, members of the public may visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or its mobile application "HKeMobility". Passengers may also refer to the passenger notices displayed by the relevant public transport operators.

 

HK cracks down on hawking at FDH haunts

 

Various clothing items seized during the FEHD-led operations

After a few weeks of information campaign and warnings, officers from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department have stepped up enforcement actions against unlicensed hawking and illegal obstruction in places where foreign domestic workers gather on their days off.

A total of nine persons were arrested during two successive Sunday of operations, eight of them foreigners and one Chinese man, aged 30 to 55. Two of them held recognizance forms, indicating their status as asylum seekers, while one had a mainland travel permit.

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Seized during the operations, according to a government press release, were 1.5 tons of good, including cooked food in takeaway boxes, clothes, shoes, handbags and cosmetics.

Reports shared on Facebook showed that among the places targeted were the grounds surrounding the HSBC headquarters in Central, where various goods are routinely peddled, mostly by Filipinos as well as Indians.

Food and drinks seized from unlicensed hawkers

But photos of the food seized indicated they could have come most likely from Victoria Park, where Indonesians are known to freely sell or even cook their native dishes.

The government statement said relevant government departments have been notified about the arrest of persons suspected of breaching their conditions of stay, so follow-up actions may be taken as appropriate.

MWO staff Danny Baldon joins information campaign against illegal work, hawking

In the past two weekends, FEHD officers have teamed up with staff of relevant consulates-general in Hong Kong to distribute leaflets warning against illegal work, unlicensed hawking and obstruction of passageways, as well as environmental hygiene and food safety precautions.

The teams went to known FDW haunts and reminded migrant workers that unlicensed hawking is illegal, and to appeal to them not to patronize illegal hawkers.   

Under Hong Kong laws, unlicensed hawking is punishable with up to HK$10,000 in fines and six months’ imprisonment.   

If unlicensed hawking activities also cause obstruction of passageways, the maximum fine prescribed is HK$25,000 or imprisonment for three months.

In addition, anyone who is found selling restricted food (specifically frozen meat, sushi and sashimi) could be fined up to HK$50,000 and jailed for up to six months.

If the hawker is a foreign domestic worker, an additional charge of breaching the condition of stay could be levied. Employers are advised to remind their helpers to abide by the law, and not sell food items that may compromise environmental hygiene.

Anyone who knows of any unlicensed hawking activities may report the same to the FEHD.

 

 

Pinay’s theft trial extended

 

The trial of a Filipina domestic helper over the theft of a pair of used sunglasses, one tube of three-year-old MAC lipstick and one unfinished tube of hair mascara, which was originally scheduled for one day, was extended by another day today at the Eastern Court.

Mary June Valerio, 29 years, has denied stealing the items from Nanami Harrison, the wife of her employer, at their residence at Arezzo, 33 Seymour Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong between an unknown date in March 2026 and June 27, 2026.

She was charged with violation of section 9 of the Theft Ordinance.

Magistrate Tobias Cheng adjourned the case to November 5. He set a bail for Valerio’s release at $2,000.

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In her testimony today, Harrison identified the items, which were found in Valerio’s belongings in her room. She testified that she asked about them after she noticed they were missing, before she called the police.

She agreed with the defense lawyer, however, that they were packing their belongings as they were moving out from the flat, and she had a garbage bag for items meant to be discarded.

But she disagreed that she discarded the three allegedly stolen items.

She also agreed with the defense lawyer that on several occasions, Valerio returned cash that she found while she was cleaning the house and one gold earring, among others.

Harrison added she even gave Valerio some old clothes, indicating they had good relations.

6 overstayers among 35 people arrested in latest anti-illegal work raids

 

Immigration officers lead a suspected illegal worker away (File)

A total of 35 people were rounded up in the latest week-long operations carried out by government law enforcers to flush out illegal workers across Hong Kong, including six overstayers.

The raids which were carried out from September 11 to 17 targeted restaurants, retail stores, flats under renovation, and other known hotspots for illegal work.

Apart from the overstayers, those arrested included 22 suspected illegal workers, six employers, and one aider and abettor.

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The suspected illegal workers comprised 11 men and 11 women, aged 26 to 55. Two of the men and one woman were holders of recognizance forms, which allow them to remain in Hong Kong but not take up any job, paid or unpaid. In addition, the woman suspect was found to possess a forged HK identity card.

Three men and three women, aged 30 to 57, were suspected of employing the illegal workers and were also arrested and remain under investigation.

The suspected aider and abettor was a woman aged 44.

The six overstayers comprised two men and four women, aged 33 to 52.

The raids and arrests were conducted jointly by agents from the Immigration Department, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and the Hong Kong Police.

Illegal work carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison, and a fine of up to HK$20,000. The prison term goes up to three years for overstayers, illegal immigrants and recognizance paper holders or asylum seekers.

Those found in possession of forged HK ID cards face a prison term of up to 10 years and fine not exceeding HK$10,000.

Employers face the toughest penalty of up to HK$500,000 in fine and imprisonment for up to 10 years.

To report illegal employment activities, please call the dedicated hotline 185 185, fax at 2824 1166, email anti_crime@immd.gov.hk, or submit the "Online Reporting of Immigration Offences" form at www.immd.gov.hk.

 

Filipinos in HK mark martial law anniversary with protest against Pax Silica

 

Calls to junk Pax Silica in the Philippines dominated the anti-martial law rally

About 50 Filipinos who were mostly migrant workers staged a protest outside the Philippine Consulate General in Admiralty early on Sunday, Sept. 20, to commemorate one of the darkest periods in the country’s history, the declaration of martial law 54 years ago.

Then President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. put the Philippines under martial law on Sept 21, 1972, which paved the way for him to rule the country with an iron fist for 14 years.

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Claiming a growing communist insurgency and a Muslim separatist rebellion in the south, Marcos suspended the constitution, dissolved Congress, silenced independent media, and caused the arbitrary arrest of some 70,000 people, nearly half of them tortured while in detention.

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The 1986 People Power Revolution forced Marcos Sr to flee the country with his family and close cronies.

Protesters denounce the Philippines' agreement to Pax Silica as a 'sellout'

Led by the Network for Philippine Studies in Hong Kong (NePS-HK), the Sunday picket was held simultaneously with similar protests by Filipino groups in other parts of the world.

Alongside chants of “Never again to martial law,” the Hong Kong protesters called out the decision by Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to join the United States-led Pax Silica project, which aims to build supply chains for semi-conductors, artificial intelligence infrastructure and critical minerals, and reduce dependence on China.

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As the 13^th signatory to the alliance, the Philippines committed to designating a 1,620-hectare site in New Clark City, Tarlac as a high-tech hub for the project.

Critics, however, say that in building the massive site, the government will displace roughly 1,000 indigenous Aetas, and drain limited water and power resources in the area.

The HK protesters called on other Filipinos to oppose the Pax Silica infrastructure, and stand against “the yielding of our lands and labor.”

 

Php15m from AKSYON Fund distributed to 279 OFWs, families

 

Beneficiaries pose at the Pasay Astrodome

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) distributed almost Php15 million in AKSYON Fund Assistance to 279 OFWs and their families in three separate events last Sept. 14 as part of the Handog ng Pangulo (HNP) ceremonies marking President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s birthday, the DMW has reported. 

They are the latest of the more than 200,000 beneficiaries of the Aksyon (Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFW na Nangangailangan) Fund, a special state fund that has distributed PhP2.83 billion for urgent legal, medical, and financial aid to distressed overseas Filipino workers and their families.

The biggest chunk of the day’s aid was the P10 million given to 200 OFWs and their families during ceremonoes held at the Pasay City Astrodome.

"I never expected that there would be a program like this to help OFWs. I thought I would just go back to the Philippines with no other help to receive. That is why I am so grateful to DMW for its tireless service and concern for our OFWs," said Jessica B. Gajes from Saudi Arabia.

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DMW Undersecretary Bernard P. Olalia and Assistant Secretary Francis Ron De Guzman, together with DMW-NCR Regional Director Ace Falconi Millar, led the distribution of assistance.

“Our assistance and support to our New Heroes does not end with the distribution of the AKSYON Fund. We are here with our partner agencies to provide comprehensive assistance and services as directed by our President Bongbong Marcos," Olalia stated.

In Batangas City, the DMW distributed ₱4.075 million of AKSYON Fund assistance to 66 OFWs and their families at the Batangas Provincial Capitol.

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DMW Assistant Secretary Violeta D. Illescas, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Batangas, led the distribution of assistance to 46 beneficiaries who received ₱50,000, nine who received ₱75,000, and 11 who received ₱100,000.

"The AKSYON Fund and the services we provided today are direct assistance so that our OFWs can get back on their feet and feel that the government is always focused on their welfare," said Illescas.

DMW also provided direct assistance to 15 clients through its Service Desk for legal assistance, livelihood applications, and online concerns. The agency also participated in the off-site Job Fair at Robinsons Place Lipa, in partnership with recruitment agencies such as 21st Century Manpower Resources Inc. and Maersk-Philippines Crewing Inc.

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At the Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City, DMW and the municipal government distributed PHP875,000 in AKSYON Fund to 13 OFWs and their families.

Aside from the 13 AKSYON Fund beneficiaries who attended in person, there are an additional 24 beneficiaries who can collect their assistance at the DMW-NCR Regional Office.

Muntinlupa City Mayor Rufino "Ruffy" Biazon and Muntinlupa Lone District Rep. Jaime "Jimmy" Fresnedi led the activity, while Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida represented President Marcos Jr.

In his speech, Sec. Vida urged Muntinlupa residents to take advantage of the government services: "I encourage our countrymen to take advantage of the services available here today, learn about the benefits that can be used, use this opportunity to help your families, jobs, and future"

One of the recipients was Josephine Y. Martires, 50 years old, sister of a deceased OFW from the United Arab Emirates: "First of all, I am grateful to everyone who helped us, to DMW. Second, thank you to PBBM. Thank you very much and belated happy birthday."

The assistance available through AKSYON Fund include legal help for employer disputes or cases.  medical care and emergency hospital treatments, emergency repatriation and transport back home,  financial cash grants for economic relief, burial and shipment of human remains.

Needy OFWs must submit their applications within one year of arrival directly at DMW central or regional offices.

Pinoy awaits sentence for drug possession

 

DB Plaza in Discovery Bay

Just 0.04 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride (otherwise known as shabu) promises to complicate the life of a Filipino Hong Kong resident, after he pleaded guilty to drug possession at West Kowloon Court.

Instead of sentencing him right away last Friday (September 18), Principal Magistrate Don So ordered three reports done on C. Villanueva, 48 years old who works as a cleaner, to assess how serious his drug problem is.

Magistrate So adjourned the case to October 2 to await the Drug Abuse Treatment Center, probationary officer, and welfare assistance reports before he decides on the sentence. In the meantime, Villanueva remains in jail.

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The reports are expected to give an expert view on whether he is suitable for a community-based sentence like a probation order, a community service order or drug rehabilitation, instead of immediate prison time.

Villanueva was charged with violation of sections 8(1)(a) and (2) of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.

This came after he was arrested on May 12, 2026 outside a shop in DB Plaza, Discovery Bay in Lantau island, when the drug was found in his possession.

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Meanwhile at Tuen Mun Court, Acting Principal Magistrate Daniel Tang granted bail of $5,000 to Micah Layug, 28 years old, but remanded in jail her co-accused Marianne Fontanilla, 45 years old, who are facing three counts of drug charges.

He adjourned the case to November 27.

Layug and Fontanilla are accused of attempting to traffic in a dangerous drug, contrary to sections 4(1)(a) and (3) of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap. 134, and Section 159G of the Crimes Ordinance, for 20-800 grams of liquid methamphetamine found in their possession on December 18, 2025 at Yuen Long Post Office, Unit B111 & B130, 1/F, Hop Yick Plaza, No. 23 Tai Tong Road, Yuen Long.

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Fontanilla is the sole accused in the charge of trafficking in a dangerous drug, contrary to sections 4(1)(a) and (3) of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, after she was arrested the next day on ther 12^th floor of Mirador Mansion, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.

She allegedly “unlawfully trafficked in a dangerous drug, namely 8 number of cannabis oil capsules, 3.5 grams of cannabis buds, 3 grams of cocaine, 261.5 grams of crack cocaine, 18 number of zip lock bags with drug traces, 1 grinder with cannabis traces and 1 cigarette pack with drug traces,” the police complaint said.

The third charge, possession of apparatus fit and intended for the smoking of a dangerous drug, contrary to sections 36(1) and (2) of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, arose from the two smoking devices with cannabis oil capsules, found in Fontanilla’s possession on the same day and place.

 

Grand mid-autumn lantern carnival opens in HK

 

The spectacular ''Shadowlight" can be viewed at Victoria Park

The Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival 2026 which features spectacular lantern displays, performances and festive activities at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, officially opened Thursday, September 17.

At the same time, a lighting installation to celebrate the Mid-Autum Festival was opened at the Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui, and will remain on display until October 11.

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This year’s festval is presented for the first time by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, which commissioned Nanjing master craftsmen to create “Shadowlight”, an exquisite 8-meter-tall banyan tree lantern illuminated with brilliant color lights that can be viewed from multiple angles.

Other giant colored lanterns make up the display themed "A Delightful Journey through the Lantern Garden", which draws inspiration from Hong Kong's distinct flavors and lifestyle.

A colorful lantern installation focuses on HK's beloved street foods

They include "A Feast of Light and Cherished Memories", which features smiling faces alongside beloved local delicacies such as egg waffles, Hong Kong-style milk tea, curry fishballs and others.

The lantern installation "Love in Every Moment" portrays a flower in bloom, complemented by heart-shaped light plaques and a corridor of heart-shaped arches, featuring scenes of daily life in Hong Kong.

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"Lantern-lit ICH: Shining with Craft Under Moonlight" is a traditional lantern crafted by veteran paper-crafting master Hui Ka-hung and features rabbits embracing a giant moon, singing nanyin and waving a lion-head lantern. The display allows visitors to experience the warmth of ICH (Intangible Cultural Heritage) handicrafts amid the festive atmosphere.

Also on display is "Pandas and Steeds Beneath the Palms" which features giant pandas and galloping steeds, as well as a large-scale lantern installation

Another lantern called "Heartfelt Wishes to the Moon under the Glow of Lanterns" was created by students and persons with disabilities.

The lighting installation at the Cultura Centre grounds can be seen until Oct 11

Over at the Cultural Centre, the Mid-Autumn lighting installation “Moonlit Bunny Crew” dominates the surrounding grounds. Created by local talents, the installation uses vivid geometric shapes to present the district’s distinctive landmarks.

The installations will be lit daily from 6.30pm to 11pm, with extended lighting hours until midnight on Mid-Autumn Day (September 25).

As part of the Victoria Park festivities, a Mid-Autumn creative market, a Chinese knots DIY zone, and self-service lantern riddles will be open throughout the carnival that will last until September 27.

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Another must-see is the age-old Tai Hang fire dragon dance to enter Victoria Park and a gala night with Cantonese opera excerpts, as well as folk dancing and Chinese music performances.

A youth night will be held on the evening of September 26, featuring performances by young artists.

For more details, please call 2591 1340 or visit: www.cpo.gov.hk/event/en-mid-autumn-lantern-carnival-2026/.