Mid Autumn Festival (“中秋节”) falls on 10 September, Saturday this year. Traditionally, it falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Almost like a Chinese-version of Thanksgiving, there are many traditions to how people around the world celebrate this occasion.
As years go by, people mainly celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival as a time for family reunions. It is shared that the moon on this day is the brightest and roundest, representing family reunion.
1. Having Dinner with Family
As the Mid-Autumn Festival represents the reunion of families, this is the perfect time to gather and have a good meal together.
2. Eating Mooncakes
Mooncakes are traditionally the symbol of family reunion – their round shape and sweet flavour symbolizes completeness and sweetness. The mooncakes will be cut into pieces that equal the number of people in the family and are usually eaten after dinner while admiring the moon.
3. Moongazing
In Chinese beliefs, the full moon is the symbol of family reunions. It is said that the moon on the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, is the brightest and roundest. Families usually admire the full moon while enjoying mooncakes and talk about life.
4. Making & Carrying Lanterns
Lanterns symbolizes luck, light, and familial togetherness. There are different types of Mid-Autumn Lanterns ranging from shapes, flowers to animals. Children can enjoy making colourful lanterns together with the family as a bonding activity.
5. Giving Gifts
Gifts are always the best way to express your thoughts and love. Mid-Autumn Festival is a good time to get closer to your friends, relatives and even your staff member! Share joy and laughter, enjoy the act of gifting. From mooncakes to gourmet hampers, there is a wide range of choices in the market.
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