In pictures: how Mid-Autumn Festival was celebrated in Hong Kong from the 1970s to 90s

Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional Chinese celebrations in Hong Kong.

Every year, families gather under the light of the full moon while children enjoy the lanterns that set public parks aglow. For those seeking livelier celebrations, fire dragon dances add excitement to the festivities. Tai Hang and Pok Fu Lam are wreathed in smoke as the fiery dragons wind their way through the streets, accompanied by rhythmic drumming, burning incense and a strong sense of community spirit.

As the festival’s main traditional fare, mooncakes used to be considered an expensive luxury, and many families would join instalment plans at neighbourhood pastry shops, paying small sums throughout the year to secure their Mid-Autumn treats.