Macao is now illuminated by festive lights to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and the anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Lighting installations and colourful lanterns can be seen in a total of 66 locations from now until early October. One of the best viewing spots is Senado Square, where one of the displays forms a tunnel, evoking a feeling of travelling through time.

Rabbit-shaped lanterns are traditional decorations used for the full-moon festival. Those adorning the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau building near Senado Square provide a dazzling backdrop for festive photographs.

Lanterns resembling floating lotus pads and flowers – together with rabbit-shaped lanterns and other festive decorations – offer many opportunities for memorable photographs at the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau building.

Festive decorations transform the night-time look of the area around the historic Albergue SCM building complex. Natural moonlight is complemented not only by amber-coloured street-lights but also by gaudy lanterns. The combination provides a charming backdrop for a romantic evening.

Festive decorations transform the night-time look of the area around the historic Albergue SCM building complex. Natural moonlight is complemented not only by amber-coloured street-lights but also by gaudy lanterns. The combination provides a charming backdrop for a romantic evening.

For those seeking a mixture of tradition and modernity, visitors and locals alike should not miss the “3rd Macau International Lantern Festival”. As part of the event, a total of 10 giant lanterns – using rabbit themes and designed either by local or overseas artists – is being showcased on the waterfront near to the Governador Nobre de Carvalho Bridge.

For those seeking a mixture of tradition and modernity, visitors and locals alike should not miss the “3rd Macau International Lantern Festival”. As part of the event, a total of 10 giant lanterns – using rabbit themes and designed either by local or overseas artists – is being showcased on the waterfront near to the Governador Nobre de Carvalho Bridge.

Creative and vibrant designs offer a new and imaginative perspective on the Mid-Autumn Festival tradition.

A moon-themed installation offers opportunities for a ‘selfie’ photograph and the chance of a unique memento during the Mid-Autumn Festival.