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Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance

Name: Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
Location: Tai Hang, Hong-Kong-City, Hongkong

When	Based on the Chinese lunar calendar; performed over three nights around the 14th to 16th day of the 8th lunar month, coinciding with Mid-Autumn Festival. 🟠 Approximate
Where	Tai Hang, Hong-Kong-City, Hongkong
Cost	See official source
Booking	Not required to attend

Summary

A 67-metre dragon covered in thousands of burning incense sticks winds through the streets of Tai Hang over three nights around Mid-Autumn Festival, a tradition dating back over a century.

What to Know

Insider Tips

The 67-metre dragon is covered in over 10,000 burning incense sticks and carried by around 300 performers — arrive early as narrow Tai Hang streets fill up quickly.
Check the current year's schedule, as the dance has occasionally moved to a larger venue like Victoria Park in addition to the traditional Tai Hang streets.

Best Viewing Spots

Wun Sha Street, Tai Hang — Widely cited as the best vantage point along the dragon's parade route, with a stage often set up for officiating guests.
Tung Lo Wan Road and surrounding Tai Hang streets — Part of the clockwise parade route through the neighborhood.

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