Published: 20:15, December 6, 2024
Lighting gala in Macao, Hanfu festival in Dongguan, Brands and Products Expo in HK
By GBA Pulse Desk

HONG KONG – The 2024 “Light Up Macao” gala, an 84-day flagship lighting fair, is set to kick off on Saturday as the city is rolling full steam ahead for jubilant celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland.

Themed “Symphony of Time and Space”, the citywide fair will feature some 30 creative art, interactive and light installations put on by up to 20 artists and creative teams from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and other countries and regions around the globe.

“Hi Baby” done by Zhu Xi from Shanghai, interactive device “Hug Hug Humpback Whale” created by Sustainability Art Hub based in Hong Kong, and “Defend” – a heart-shaped tree sheltered by two hand-shapes sculpts – by Sofia Castellanos from Mexico City will top the must-see list.

Hanfu haven

Dongguan’s Xixi Ancient Village, an old village by the west rivulet, is all geared up to hold its first-ever festival for Hanfu, or traditional clothing of the Han Chinese, to promote the national treasure while also boosting its tourism industry.

Boasting a rich history dating back over 500 years, the village has well-preserved historic blocks and some newly constructed archaized scenes that have turned into an ideal shooting backdrop for Hanfu enthusiasts second to none.

Opening on Saturday, the two-day festival themed “Xixi with Han-style Chic and Attire of Huaxia” features a string of performances, exhibitions and immersive cultural activities to showcase the most iconic Hanfu designs and how the traditional Chinese culture is now exuding more charm with creative revitalizations.

Branding HK

The 58th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo is set to commence at the city’s Victoria Park on Dec 14.

The 24-day event will showcase the local brands and products in different zones, including food and beverages; ginseng, dried seafood and soup packs; and beauty and healthcare zones.

Several events such as the Hong Kong Top Brand Awards, Miss Exhibition Pageant, and Christmas & New Year Celebration will also be held simultaneously.