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When it comes to Christmas lights, Hong Kong goes all out. Every shopping centre, skyscraper and outdoor venue gets into the festive spirit, decking the halls with showstopping displays that range from timeless classics to themed spectacles. If you’re escaping the Aussie heat this holiday season for a city break in Hong Kong, then you’ll want to add this new light display to your list.
Flower Bloom is a Takashi Murakami light installation popping up across Lee Garden One and Two, where the legendary Japanese artist’s signature smiling flowers are suspended in the air, transforming the night sky into a fantastical sight where light, shadow and art converge.
And that’s not all. Murakami has also teamed up with tech accessory brand Casetify for an unmissable collaboration: Murakami World. The immersive pop-up has taken over Hysan Place 4/F Urban Park, turning the space into a fun-filled playland packed with carnival games, photo booths and oversized displays of Murakami’s distinctive artwork.
Step inside the colourful and carnivalesque activation and you’ll feel like a kid again, with four games to try your luck at. First up is Flower Swish!, where you’ll shoot hoops as fast as you can for the chance to score some epic prizes. Then there’s Flower Throw!, which challenges players to aim balls into flower-shaped holes to win. Flower Toss! ups the ante, giving you the chance to land a coin in designated flower zones while avoiding black borders and blank areas. Finally, try your hand at Flower Claw!, where lucky players can grab prizes using a classic claw machine. For the lucky few who win all (or most) of the games, you can trade your game card for a prize that includes themed t-shirts, desk mats, memo pads and folders valued at up to HK$300.
Entry to Flower Bloom in Lee Garden is free, but to access Murakami World you’ll need to present a same-day receipt from Hysan Place merchandise at the Takashi Murakami x Casetify pop-up store on 3/F.
Both pop-ups were created for Hong Kong Lee Gardens Group by Sage House, an international, award-winning creative agency with studios in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Melbourne. Melburnians may recognise their work from the NGV’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition retail experience, or the museum’s much-loved exhibition Cats and Dogs. Their latest Murakami collaboration captures their mission to deliver standout art and immersive installations for brands, museums and commercial spaces.
Keep your eyes peeled for their next Melbourne-based project – come Christmas time in 2026, Sage House is bringing a gorgeous festive installation to Melbourne Central.
Plus, to bridge Australian and China culture, an art and dining experience tied to television program Chef of China will bring screen straight to table. The immersive Sage Gastronomy experience landing in Australia in April 2026 will spotlight local ingredients and artists from around the world. Stay tuned with Sage House social media for more.
Flower Bloom and Murakami World are on until January 15.