Happy Autumn Everyone!
Last month, while I was in the states (sorry for the delay), Hong Kong's Victoria Park was transformed with as many paper lanterns as there were tourists, for this year's Mid-Autumn festival. Compared to years past, the 2013 Rising Moon showcased not only a refreshing modern look, but it was environmentally friendly too.
What started out as this...
And a few of these...
Saaaay... 7,000 to be exact!
This formed! Nothing short of spectacular.
With the help of 7,000 individual LED bulbs placed into each water bottle, which created an effect that mimicked individual paper lanterns, the dome was able to take on different light effects that imitated different lunar phases. This incredible light installation was the result of a design competition organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and supported by The Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design, The Hong Kong Designers Association and The Hong Kong Institute of Architects. The exhibit was used to help celebrate Hong Kong's Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, which takes place each autumn at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. I only wish I could have been in town to have seen it in person!
Here are some additional light installations that were showcased in Victoria Park.
Back in the states, Spring was my favorite time of year. After months of leafless trees, gray skies and brown grass, I always loved watching the transformation of green take place. But now in Hong Kong, Fall (or Autumn, as it's more commonly referred in Hong Kong) is now my most favorite time of year. There's nothing more enjoyable after the hot and humid summer's of Hong Kong, than feeling cooler temperatures and crisp air.
And dry shirts.
