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YHA MEI HO HOUSE YOUTH HOSTEL MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL CELEBRATION: RETURN OF THE MOONLIT Introduction

On the 16th day of the 8th lunar month (September 18th), YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel will host a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration titled “Return of the Moonlit.” The event will feature a giant moon decoration, nostalgic photo spots, and a series of workshops, game booths, and live music. We warmly invite you, your family, and friends to join us for a joyful moon-gazing night and enjoy the festive atmosphere in this historic building.

The Secret of the Moon

Use your wits to uncover the secrets of the moon, solving one riddle after another.

• Date: 2nd September to 18th September
• Venue: Front Courtyard, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel

Workshop

Japanese Matcha BYOB (Bring Your Own Bowl – BYOB) Workshop

Bring your own bowl! Let’s celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together with matcha at the Grade II historic building, Mei Ho House.

• Instructor: Ms. Yuki Futami, a certified Japanese tea master
• Time: (1) 2pm – 2:45pm / (2) 3:45pm – 4:30pm
• Venue: Function Room, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
• Quota: 25 participants per session (first-come, first-served)
• Language: English
• Fee: HK$150 per person (same price for adults and children)
• Registration: Click here to register

Moon Phase Cup DIY

Beyond the full moon, the moon has many different phases. During the workshop, we will explore various moon phases, and create a beautifully glowing moon phase cup.

• Time: (1) 5:15pm – 6pm / (2) 6:15pm – 7pm
• Venue: Function Room, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
• Quota: 25 participants per session (first-come, first-served)
• Language: Cantonese
• Fee: Free of charge
• Registration: No advance booking is required. Please register at the main entrance of the Function Room 10 minutes before the session begins

Game Booths

Moonlight Mystery Box

The mysterious box appears on Mid-Autumn Night, filled with various intriguing items. Dare to reach inside and, using only your sense of touch, can you guess what’s inside?

• Time: 4pm – 7pm
• Venue: Front Courtyard, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
• Fee: Free of charge

The Shooting Hou

To reunite with Chang’e on the moon, Hou Yi has resolved to shoot it down. Can you lend him a hand in this daring quest and help them be together again?

• Time: 4pm – 7pm
• Venue: Front Courtyard, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
• Fee: Free of charge

Moonlit Marshmallow Party

All the clouds in the sky have been turned into marshmallows! Let’s enjoy the sweetness and the cloudless moon night.

• Time: 4pm – 7pm
• Venue: Front Courtyard, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
• Fee: Free of charge

Full Moon Face Painting Night

Celebrate the full moon by becoming one of many animals at our carnival. Head over to the face painting booth and choose your favorite design!

• Time: 4pm – 7pm
• Venue: Front Courtyard, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
• Fee: Free of charge

Moonlit Prize Quest

Participate in the challenges with your game ticket for a chance to win various surprise prizes!

• Prize Reveal and Announcement: 7:15pm – 7:25pm
• Venue: Front Courtyard, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
• Fee: Free of charge
• Remarks: Limited game tickets are available. one per person on a first-come-first-served basis.

Live Music

Under the romantic moonlight, what could complement the wonderful melodies more perfectly? Live music will kick off the evening, accompanied by singing, as you enjoy the sunset and the moonlit night.

• Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
• Venue: Front Courtyard, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel

YHA MEI HO HOUSE YOUTH HOSTEL MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL CELEBRATION Details

• RETURN OF THE MOONLIT
• Date: 18 Sep 2024 (Wednesday)
• Time: 2pm – 8pm
• Location: YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel (Block 41, Shek Kip Mei Estate, 70 Barwick Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon)
• Activities: The Secret of the Moon, Japanese Matcha BYOB (Bring Your Own Bowl – BYOB) Workshop, Moon Phase Cup DIY, Moonlight Mystery Box, The Shooting Hou, Moonlit Marshmallow Party, Full Moon Face Painting Night, Moonlit Prize Quest and Live Music

Notes:

• Activities will be conducted in Cantonese.
• Only for members of “Mei Ho House Alumni Network”, free registration can be done online or on-site.
• YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel reserves the right to alter, amend or withdraw the programmes in case of weather or special circumstances.
• To coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, the Heritage of Mei Ho House will be open until 8pm, and you are welcome to visit with your family and friends.
• You are welcome to bring your lanterns, mooncakes, and fruits to share and enjoy the moonlight together. Please note that no lighting of fire is allowed in the area of the Youth Hostel.

Source of the above information: Heritage of Mei Ho House official website