Guide To The Spring Lantern Festival In Hong Kong 2026

Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival 2025

The Lantern Carnival, taking place from February 7 to 12, 2025 and taking place at the Hong Kong Cultural Center, themed “Chinese Lanterns: An Enduring Heritage,” showcases a stunning 6-metre palace lantern and playful lion sculptures created by a local paper-crafting master, emphasizing traditional craftsmanship. Celebrating the Year of the Snake, the event features an array of animal lanterns, including vibrant peacocks, charming pandas, and lively squirrels. The festival’s Youth Night and Gala Night offer diverse performances that highlight Chinese culture, such as ethnic songs and dances by the Guizhou Performance & Arts Group, a lantern riddle quiz, inclusive performances for all ages and abilities, and spirited lion dances, creating a festive atmosphere for visitors to enjoy the Chinese New Year celebrations.

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HONG KONG INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE

As you get inspired by all this craftsmanship and artistry at its cheeriest, take your kiddos to the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage - Exhibition on Traditional Paper Crafting. Take a hands-on approach to the carnival magic to add your own touch to the light and positivity beaming from the moon in the sky and the many lanterns everywhere around you. Learn how to make your own lanterns and get into traditional paper crafting from February 4 to 9, 2020 6pm to 11pm.