Fire Dragon Dance kicks off on September 18

67-metre fire dragon to parade.

According to a report, a highlight event of the "Hong Kong: Our Home" Campaign, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, in which a 67-metre fire dragon will parade through the streets of Tai Hang, will take place from September 18 to 20.

Covered with 72,000 burning incense sticks and carried by nearly 300 performers, the dragon will bring colour and a carnival atmosphere to the festive celebrations.

Also on September 19, from 7pm to 11.30pm, the Southern District Tourism & Culture Festival Organising Committee will celebrate the Mid-autumn Fire Dragon Festival in Pok Fu Lam Village and Aberdeen.

Other activities include the Hong Kong Caring Family Selection 2013 award presentation ceremony to be held on September 20, the 2013-14 Family-Friendly Employers Award Scheme to be launched on September 18, a concerts titled Sounds of Silk & Bamboo - A Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration.

All these events support the "Hong Kong: Our Home" public participation campaign to inject positive energy into society, foster social cohesion and promote care, mutual help and solidarity in the community.