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Interactive lighting installation "Magic Behind the Moon" to light up Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza (with photos)
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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will exhibit an interactive lighting installation entitled "Magic Behind the Moon" at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC) Piazza from August 30 (Friday) until September 22 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

     The installation deploys new media arts to present traditional elements of the festival such as the full moon and rabbits. There will be projections onto the HKCC's facade, pool and viewing deck creating different effects including the moon's movement and the full moon. Special lighting will also be added to the pool to present a refreshing visual experience for visitors. Members of the public may also interact with four giant inflatable rabbits with the use of augmented reality effects. In addition, an animation of a birthday blessing will be projected onto the facade in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the HKCC.
 
     The LCSD will also hold three lantern carnivals showcasing a variety of performances and lantern displays. The details are as follows:
 
1. Urban Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival
  September 13 (Friday), 8pm to 11pm
   Victoria Park

2. New Territories East Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival
   September 14 (Saturday), 7.30pm to 10pm
   Sha Tin Park

3. New Territories West Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival
   September 15 (Sunday), 7.30pm to 10pm
   Tsuen Wan Park

     People are urged not to litter or burn wax while celebrating the festival.

     For more information on the above programmes, please call 2591 1340 or visit the website at www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/cpo/territoryevents/midautumnlantern/midAutumn2019.html.
 
Ends/Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will exhibit an interactive lighting installation entitled "Magic Behind the Moon" at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza from August 30 until September 22 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo shows giant inflatable rabbits with the use of augmented reality effects.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will exhibit an interactive lighting installation entitled "Magic Behind the Moon" at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza from August 30 until September 22 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo shows giant inflatable rabbits with the use of augmented reality effects.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will exhibit an interactive lighting installation entitled "Magic Behind the Moon" at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC) Piazza from August 30 until September 22 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The installation deploys new media arts to present traditional elements with projections onto the HKCC's Piazza.