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Chinese Moon Festival!
Leyla
Community Manager Posts: 390 Listening Ear
Happy Chinese Moon Festival!
Today is the Chinese Moon Festival (also called the Mid-Autumn Festival) — one of the most important traditional celebrations in Eastern Asian cultures. It’s held when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, symbolising family, togetherness, and harmony.
People often celebrate by:
- Eating mooncakes, which are sweet pastries filled with delicious things like lotus seed paste or red bean.
- Gathering with friends and family to admire the full moon.
- Lighting lanterns that brighten up the night sky.
The festival is all about appreciating the beauty of the moon, reflecting on loved ones (near and far), and sharing food and stories.
How do you like to celebrate or reflect on the changing seasons?
How do you like to celebrate or reflect on the changing seasons?
In the comments, we will post a little quiz inspired by this festival where we post the answers later on the week!
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a) The sea and stars
b) The harvest and farming
c) Music and poetry
2. Many Indigenous peoples of North America name full moons after the seasons (like “Harvest Moon” or “Wolf Moon”). What was the Harvest Moon traditionally used to mark?
a) The start of spring planting
b) The best time for fishing
c) The time to gather crops
3. In Hindu tradition, the festival Karva Chauth involves fasting until moonrise. Why do people wait for the moon?
a) To pray for long life and wellbeing of loved ones
b) To mark the change of seasons
c) To honour the goddess of the night
4. In Islam, the lunar calendar is central. Which important festival begins with the sighting of a new crescent moon?
a) Ramadan
b) Eid al-Fitr
c) Hajj
5. In Japanese culture, the festival of Tsukimi (“moon viewing”) is celebrated by looking at the harvest moon. What food is often eaten during this time?
a) Sushi
b) Rice dumplings (dango)
c) Noodles