Victoria Park lantern carnival extended to Oct 7 amid strong turnout

The Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival and the International Lantern Spectacular at Victoria Park have been further expanded to October 7 following an enthusiastic public response, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Tourism Board announced on Wednesday. 

Official figures show the events drew about 580,000 visitors over the 13 days from September 17 to September 29, averaging roughly 45,000 a day. Footfall peaked at more than 200,000 on a single day.

To maintain order and ensure safety amid the large crowds, the Tourism Board said crowd control measures will be implemented as needed based on real-time conditions. It thanked the public for their strong support and urged visitors to follow instructions from staff on site.

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