OT Staff
Hong Kong’s blazing Mid-Autumn Festival tradition, where a 67-metre incense-studded dragon lights up the night in Tai Hang, Causeway Bay.
Recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, this 140-year-old tradition draws thousands yearly, showcasing Hong Kong’s vibrant community spirit and devotion to heritage.
The 67-metre-long fire dragon is crafted with pearl straw and packed with incense sticks. At night, it becomes a glowing creature of fire, smoke, and unstoppable energy.
Around 300 performers parade the fiery dragon through the streets, while children carry a smaller dragon, symbolising continuity, family values, and strong neighbourhood bonds.
The parade is accompanied by the deep sounds of Chinese gongs and drums, intensifying the atmosphere as the dragon weaves through Tai Hang’s narrow streets.
First performed in 1880, the ritual began as a way to pray for peace and safety. For over 140 years, it has united the Tai Hang community.
Every year, the dance is staged for three nights, beginning on the 14th night of the eighth lunar month, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In 2011, the dance was inscribed onto the Third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognising long-standing efforts to preserve and promote this unique tradition.
The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance will take place from 5 to 7 October 2025 in Tai Hang, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island. Visitors can view the event for free along Wun Sha Street and Tung Lo Wan Road.
Experience one of Hong Kong’s most spectacular cultural highlights—the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, where tradition, fire, and community spirit ignite under the autumn moon.