The Festival of Lights

Lanterns and candles illuminating the night sky feature in festivals around the world. They have many meanings: the triumph of good over evil, of light over dark, of joy over despair. They may also mark the end of a plentiful harvest, or signify an act of repentance. Come and experience how the Festival of Lights is celebrated in five different lands: Mid-Autumn Festival in China, Diwali in India, the Lotus Lantern Festival in Korea, Lucia in Sweden, and Loy Krathong in Thailand.

All events are held in the Global Lounge, Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre, The University of Hong Kong.

Wednesday, November 17
Swedish Lucia Workshop (1 pm to 2 pm)

Booths open (5.30 pm)

Performances (6 pm to 7 pm)
Thai Traditional Dance, K-pop Dance, Chinese Instrumental Performance, Indian Traditional Dance, Swedish Lucia Procession.

Serving of traditional snacks (7.20 pm)

The Festival of Lights is co-organised by the Global Lounge and the School of Modern Languages, and is supported by the Chinese Culture Communication Association, HKU (CCC), the Chinese Students & Scholars Association - Undergraduate Department, HKU (CSSAUD), the HKU Indian Student Ambassadors, and the Church of Sweden.