MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
DB-based One World Spirit Association in collaboration with the Traditional Chinese Archery Alliance hosted a special Mid-Autumn Festival event from October 1 to 2 on Lamma. Participants enjoyed archery workshops, a Hanfu clothing experience, festival food and lantern riddling. [PHOTOS COURTESY OF OWS.]
AT THE TREASURE ISLAND SUNDAY MARKET
Lantauers spent a fun day at the Treasure Island Sunday Market on October 15. The food and handicraft stalls were provided by local artisans and there was live music from 1pm to 5pm. Dogs and babies were everywhere. [PHOTOS BY Sarin Ale.]
THE CBRE LANTAU 2 PEAKS IN T3
CBRE Lantau 2 Peaks, held on October 8, saw Australian national Vlad Ixel and Lantau resident Zein Williams taking male and female solo wins under T3 conditions. Over 550 participants ran from Tung Chung up to Ngong Ping, Nei Lek Shan, before heading back to Tung Chung over a 15.5 km course. [PHOTOS COURTESY OF Action Asia Events.]
AT THE MUI WO CHILL MARKET
The monthly Mui Wo Chill Market at Mui Wo Rural Committee Road and Chung Hau Street is proving hugely popular. Hosted by Mui Wo Imagine and Mui Wo Collective, there are immersive Mui Wo tours on offer, various types of workshops and even busking performances, with the handicraft vendors all local. [PHOTOS COURTESY OF Mui Wo Collective.]
BEATING THE SUN
At Barclays MoonTrekker, October 13 to 14, participants were challenged to make it to the summit of Lantau Peak before dawn. There were three routes this year – 40km, 30km and 18km – all starting in Mui Wo and finishing in Cheung Sha. Running solo, as a pair or in teams of four, the competitors had an unforgettable experience, while raising funds for The Nature Conservancy. [PHOTOS COURTESY OF Barclays MoonTrekker.]
