All About The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance 2025: Hong Kong’s Fiery Mid-Autumn Spectacle

Festival HighlightHong Kong’s blazing Mid-Autumn Festival tradition, where a 67-metre incense-studded dragon lights up the night in Tai Hang, Causeway Bay.Living HeritageRecognised 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.Fiery DragonThe 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.Community EffortAround 300 performers parade the fiery dragon through the streets, while children carry a smaller dragon, symbolising continuity, family values, and strong neighbourhood bonds.Rhythmic BeatsThe 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.Ancient OriginsFirst 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.Annual RitualEvery year, the dance is staged for three nights, beginning on the 14th night of the eighth lunar month, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival.Cultural RecognitionIn 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.Event DetailsThe 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.Must ExperienceExperience 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.All About The Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival 2025: Hong Kong’s Glowing Moonlit CelebrationRead More