{"id":5200,"date":"2019-09-10T09:52:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T01:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-54-254-239-209.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com\/?p=5200"},"modified":"2026-01-20T02:14:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T18:14:58","slug":"mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Mid-Autumn Festival with Your Domestic Helper: Our 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" data-id=\"14141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/How-to-Prepare-Mid-Autumn-Festival-with-Your-Domestic-Helper-Our-2025-Guide.png\" alt=\"Mid Autumn Festival - Lantern festival\" class=\"wp-image-14141\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival), one of the most iconic Chinese festivals, is around the corner. This year, the full-moon celebration falls on <strong>Friday, September 25, 202<\/strong>6. Wherever you come from, you cannot miss this great colorful holiday in Hong Kong! But the Mid-Autumn Festival is also a perfect family time: play lanterns, enjoy the full moon, and even picnic outdoor with your beloved ones.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#What_the_Mid-Autumn_Festival_Means\" >What the Mid-Autumn Festival Means<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#Top_Things_to_Do_in_Hong_Kong_for_the_Mid_Autumn_Festival\" >Top Things to Do in Hong Kong for the Mid Autumn Festival<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#1_Watch_the_Tai_Hang_Fire_Dragon_Dance\" >1. Watch the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#2_Moongaze_With_Family_and_Friends\" >2. Moongaze With Family and Friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#3_Explore_Lantern_Displays_Around_the_City\" >3. Explore Lantern Displays Around the City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#4_Taste_Mooncakes_and_Festival_Delicacies\" >4. Taste Mooncakes and Festival Delicacies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#5_Join_Fun_Community_Activities_and_Carnivals\" >5. Join Fun Community Activities and Carnivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#Other_Activities_You_Can_Enjoy_1_Create_your_own_lanterns_with_the_kids\" >Other Activities You Can Enjoy: 1. Create your own lanterns with the kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#2_Quality_family_time\" >2. Quality family time!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#Hong_Kong_only_Mid-Autumn_festivities\" >Hong Kong only Mid-Autumn festivities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#Special_Ways_to_Celebrate_With_Your_Domestic_Helper\" >Special Ways to Celebrate With Your Domestic Helper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/mid-autumn-festival-domestic-helper\/#A_Festival_of_Light_Family_and_Connection\" >A Festival of Light, Family and Connection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">For your domestic helper, do not forget that&nbsp;<b>the day after Mid-Autumn Festival is a&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Hyperlink1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/is-your-domestic-helper-entitled-to-statutory-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">statutory holiday in Hong Kong<\/a><\/span>. You are required to give her a day off unless you give a replacement day off. Usually, for this celebration, almost all employers give their domestic workers the mandatory day off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">However, <strong>you may also want to involve her in the holiday mood<\/strong>, here are some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Mid-Autumn_Festival_Means\"><\/span>What the Mid-Autumn Festival Means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mid Autumn Festival falls on the <strong>15th day of the 8th lunar month<\/strong>, when the moon is believed to be at its brightest and fullest. Families and friends gather to admire the moon, enjoy seasonal treats, and express gratitude for harvest, luck, and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">While the festival has ancient roots in lunar traditions, in Hong Kong it is celebrated with modern cultural energy \u2014 from neighbourhood lantern displays to community events and family dinners\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Things_to_Do_in_Hong_Kong_for_the_Mid_Autumn_Festival\"><\/span>Top Things to Do in Hong Kong for the Mid Autumn Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are festival experiences you won\u2019t want to miss in Hong Kong:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Watch_the_Tai_Hang_Fire_Dragon_Dance\"><\/span>1. Watch the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most iconic events during the Mid Autumn Festival is the <strong>Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance<\/strong>. A giant dragon \u2014 about 67 metres long and adorned with thousands of burning incense sticks \u2014 winds through the streets of Tai Hang, carried by dozens of performers in a captivating procession believed to bring peace and good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spectacle blends community, tradition, and visual drama, and many locals and visitors make it a highlight of the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Moongaze_With_Family_and_Friends\"><\/span>2. Moongaze With Family and Friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moongazing remains one of the simplest and most meaningful traditions of the Mid Autumn Festival. On festival night, families and friends congregate in popular spots like <strong>Victoria Harbourfront parks<\/strong> to admire the brightest full moon of the year. For a special experience, some choose to enjoy the view from a harbour cruise or a ferry to nearby islands \u2014 watching the moon rise over the skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Explore_Lantern_Displays_Around_the_City\"><\/span>3. Explore Lantern Displays Around the City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mid Autumn Festival often feels like a <strong>lantern festival<\/strong> because of the many colourful displays throughout Hong Kong. From creative installations at <strong>Victoria Park<\/strong> to themed exhibits along <strong>Lee Tung Avenue<\/strong> and bustling lantern stalls at <strong>Fuk Wing Street<\/strong>, the city glows with artistic lanterns \u2014 from traditional paper designs to modern luminous shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children especially enjoy carrying their own lanterns and taking part in lantern parades, and these displays provide wonderful evening strolls for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Taste_Mooncakes_and_Festival_Delicacies\"><\/span>4. Taste Mooncakes and Festival Delicacies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No Mid Autumn Festival is complete without mooncakes \u2014 round pastries symbolising wholeness and unity. In Hong Kong, you will find both traditional mooncakes and contemporary varieties with creative fillings like custard, snow skin, or even chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Mooncakes1-e1443088694414.jpg\" alt=\"Many helpers enjoy mooncakes during Mid-Autumn festival\" class=\"wp-image-1810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Mooncakes1-e1443088694414.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Mooncakes1-e1443088694414-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You love them or you hate them<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other festival foods include sweet <strong>tong yuen<\/strong> (glutinous rice balls), and seasonal fruits such as pomegranate and pomelo, which are often part of family meals or shared with neighbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Join_Fun_Community_Activities_and_Carnivals\"><\/span>5. Join Fun Community Activities and Carnivals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parks and civic spaces host themed carnivals and cultural performances during Mid Autumn season. These events blend art, music, dance and crafts, making them perfect for families and people of all ages to celebrate together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">Of course, your domestic worker will be very grateful for the gesture if you offer mooncakes to her as a gift. Our previous survey shows about 50% of domestic helpers have received mooncakes from their employers. So next time when you go around with your box of mooncakes, don\u2019t hesitate to ask her if she likes it or ever tried before, and offer her some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">You could also teach your domestic helper how to make some, or enrol her in Mooncake classes so she can prepare some for you and your family.&nbsp; For example, every year,&nbsp;<span class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Hyperlink0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/completedeelite.com\/store\/index.php\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complete Deelite<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;proposes mooncake baking classes before the Mid-Autumn Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Activities_You_Can_Enjoy_1_Create_your_own_lanterns_with_the_kids\"><\/span>Other Activities You Can Enjoy:<br>1. Create your own lanterns with the kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">Lanterns play a major part in Mid-Autumn Festival, and kids often play with them. Either in supermarkets or toys stores, you will find many different types, from paper-made to electric. But why not create your own lanterns with your little ones? This could be a great time and help your kids develop their creative skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">HelperChoice recently made a step-by-step&nbsp;<span class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Hyperlink0\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/helperchoice\/videos\/2265140393706993\/\" target=\"_blank\">simple DIY tutorial<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;that you or your domestic helper could follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_8290-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"HelperChoice DIY lantern tutorial\" class=\"wp-image-5205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_8290-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_8290-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_8290-1200x1600.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HelperChoice DIY lantern tutorial for Mid-Autumn Festival.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Quality_family_time\"><\/span>2. Quality family time!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">This holiday is a special moment for families, who usually choose to spend some quality time together. You could also offer your domestic helper to join you and your kids for this Festival. But make sure you respect her<b>&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Hyperlink1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/is-your-domestic-helper-entitled-to-statutory-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">statutory holiday<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">We selected for you, at the end of this article, a list of the best places to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festivities. There you go! You are all set to spend a perfect Mid-Autumn Festival with your loved ones!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hong_Kong_only_Mid-Autumn_festivities\"><\/span>Hong Kong only Mid-Autumn festivities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">There are many places throughout Hong Kong where you can admire the beauty of the festival. Whether you live in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon or New Territories, events are organised all around the city and children especially like these celebrations, such as&nbsp;a lantern carnival or&nbsp;the Fire Dragon Dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\">The legend about <span class=\"m_4490147823336976111gmail-Hyperlink0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverhongkong.com\/eng\/see-do\/culture-heritage\/living-culture\/tai-hang-fire-dragon-dance.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Fire Dragon Dance<\/a><\/span> can be traced back to 100 years ago, when a typhoon affected the community of Tai Hang. This unfortunate event was followed by a plague, and a python ate the villagers\u2019 livestock. To stop this bad luck, they decided to stage a fire dance for three days and nights during the Festival. The villagers made a huge dragon from straw and covered it with incense sticks, that they lit, accompanied by drummers and erupting firecrackers. Following this, the plague disappeared!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" data-id=\"1806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dragon.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Autumn Festival is widely celebrated\" class=\"wp-image-1806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dragon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dragon-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dragon during Mid-Autumn Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Ways_to_Celebrate_With_Your_Domestic_Helper\"><\/span>Special Ways to Celebrate With Your Domestic Helper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mid Autumn Festival is deeply rooted in family and community values. If your household includes a <strong>domestic helper<\/strong>, here are some thoughtful ideas to include them in the season\u2019s spirit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Share the traditions<\/strong>: Explain what the Mid Autumn Festival and lantern festival mean and why they matter in Hong Kong culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy activities together<\/strong>: Take a lantern walk or attend a local event together after dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer a small treat or mooncake<\/strong>: A simple gesture like sharing mooncakes shows appreciation and helps create shared memories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respect individual preferences<\/strong>: Some helpers may have their own festival customs or may prefer quiet time \u2014 ask and listen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrating together \u2014 or in ways that respect personal comfort \u2014 strengthens trust and brings warmth to the festival mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading m_4490147823336976111gmail-Body\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Festival_of_Light_Family_and_Connection\"><\/span>A Festival of Light, Family and Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mid-Autumn Festival is a wonderful time to slow down, reconnect, and appreciate the people who make our daily lives brighter \u2014 from family members to friends and colleagues. Whether you celebrate through moon-gazing, sharing mooncakes, or enjoying lantern displays across Hong Kong, the essence of the festival lies in togetherness, gratitude, and harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>HelperChoice<\/strong>, we believe that these same values \u2014 respect, appreciation, and connection \u2014 are the foundation of every healthy home and employment relationship. If you\u2019re planning festive activities, hiring a verified domestic helper, or simply looking for ideas to build a happy, ethical household, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/hong-kong\" title=\"\">www.helperchoice.com<\/a><\/strong> for trusted profiles and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf15 Wishing you and your loved ones a bright, peaceful, and joyful Mid-Autumn Festival 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival), one of the most iconic Chinese festivals, is around the corner. This year, the full-moon celebration falls on Friday, September 25, 2026. Wherever you come from, you cannot miss this great colorful holiday in Hong Kong! 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