Mid-Autumn Festival 2022: Celebrating Family, Moon Cakes, and Love
This Saturday, September 10, marks the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, a time-honoured tradition celebrated across East Asia. Dating back to the Zhou dynasty around 500 BC, it's a symbol of family reunion, falling on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.
The festival is a significant event in China, with similar celebrations in countries like Japan (Tsukimi), Korea (Chuseok), and Vietnam (Tết Trung Thu). It's a time for family gatherings, worshipping the moon, and enjoying traditional activities. One popular custom is eating moon cakes, round pastries symbolising the full moon.
Legend has it that the old man under the moon, yuè lǎo, ties a red thread between couples fated to fall in love during this festival. Lanterns are hung high, believed to bring luck to families. Traditional lion and dragon dances are performed, and riddles written on lanterns add to the festive atmosphere.
This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on a Saturday, allowing many to celebrate with their families. It's a reminder of ancient traditions that continue to unite people across generations and cultures.
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