The Mid-Autumn Festival and Its Importance in Asian Cultures
Traditionally falling on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节 Zhōngqiūjié in Mandarin), or Moon Festival, is a celebration of the autumnal equinox and harvest, where families gather to light lanterns, eat custom foods, and admire the moon. This year’s vibrant moon party – observed primarily in Eastern and Southeastern Asian countries such as China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam – falls on September 21. Here’s a brief background a...
