Operating hours to be extended for select venues during Mid-Autumn Festival

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (Sept. 12) that some of its venues will extend opening hours or special arrangements during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The details are as follows:

Aldrich Bay Park's Thematic Water Feature and Fishing Shack Exhibit (Eastern District)

- Sept. 17: 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (extended by half an hour)

Jordan Valley Park (Kwun Tong District)

- Sept. 17: 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the following day (extended by two hours)

Ngau Chi Wan Park (Wong Tai Sin District)

- Sept. 17: 6:30 a.m. to Midnight (extended by one hour)

Victoria Park Central Lawn (Wan Chai District)

- Sept. 18: Closed from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for cleaning operations

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) urges the public not to engage in activities such as burning or melting wax, or releasing sky lanterns during the Mid-Autumn celebrations. It is recommended to place candles in metal containers or non-flammable holders to collect melted wax. After the container has cooled, dispose of the contents in a trash bin.

The spokesperson emphasized that staff will be deployed to patrol facilities, including parks, public beaches, and barbecue areas, to enforce regulations against littering, wax burning, throwing objects into trees, and releasing sky lanterns. Violators can be fined up to HK$1,500 for littering and up to HK$2,000 and/or face up to 14 days in jail for the other offenses.

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