China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with various cultural events on Monday evening, immersing residents and tourists in a joyous and festive atmosphere.
A celebration event themed "Full Moon Reunion" was held at the Lou Lim Ioc Garden, a popular local park.
Dazzling decorative lights and activities like lantern riddle solving, Hanfu attire experiences, and fun games delighted all the participants.
"We come here every Mid-Autumn Festival as there are so many lanterns and all kinds of activities for us to participate. My kids can also experience traditional Chinese festival atmosphere, so we're all happy to be here," said local resident Chen.
Local authorities organized a concert in front of the Ruins of St. Paul's, one of Macao's major landmarks, adding a rich festive atmosphere to the city with classic festive songs.
"This is my first visit to Macao, and I happened to be here on the Mid-Autumn Festival and attend this concert in front of the Ruins of St. Paul's, with many festive tunes on the program, leaving me with truly wonderful memories," said Deng Wanting, a tourist from the Chinese mainland.
Macao celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with various cultural events
Macao celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with various cultural events
The Republic of Korea (ROK)'s former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges.
The criminal division of the Seoul Central District Court in charge of Yoon's obstruction of justice case handed down the prison sentence to Yoon for abusing the presidential security service to hinder the anti-corruption agency from executing its arrest warrant in January 2025.
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) was once thwarted in its attempt to arrest Yoon as the presidential security service formed human shields and bus blockades to prevent investigators from entering the presidential residence.
The team of Cho Eun-suk, an independent counsel who led investigations into Yoon's insurrection and other charges, demanded a 10-year prison term for Yoon.
The court said Yoon privatized the presidential security service for personal safety and private interests by blocking the law enforcement agencies' lawful execution of an arrest warrant and attempting to destroy evidence, pointing out that despite the very bad nature of his crime, he consistently offered unconvincing excuses and showed no remorse.
The court stressed that severe punishment was necessary, considering the need to restore the rule of law damaged by Yoon's crime, but it noted that the fact that he was a first-time offender with no criminal record was considered a favorable factor.
The sentencing, which was broadcast live, was Yoon's first verdict coming from his botched martial law bid.
The first-instance sentencing for Yoon's insurrection charges was scheduled for Feb 19. The special counsel sought a death penalty for Yoon on the charges.
Yoon declared emergency martial law on the night of Dec 3 in 2024, but it was revoked hours later by the National Assembly.
The constitutional court upheld a motion to impeach Yoon in April 2025, officially removing him from office.
The ousted leader was indicted while in detention in January 2025 on charges of leading an insurrection, becoming the first sitting ROK president facing such prosecution.
ROK ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison on arrest obstruction charges
