The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar. This year the festival is October 1, 2020. This is a time when families gather together to give thanks for the harvest and admire the full moon. One of the most iconic traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival is eating mooncakes, which are delicious pastries filled with sweet bean paste, lotus paste, and sometimes salted egg yolk.

This festival has a rich history and is associated with many legends and myths. One of the most famous stories is that of Chang’e and Hou Yi. According to legend, Hou Yi was a master of archery. He shot down nine of the ten suns that scorched the earth, winning people’s admiration and respect. As a reward, the Queen Mother of the West gave him the elixir of immortality. However, he did not eat it immediately but hid it. Unfortunately, his apprentice Peng Meng discovered the elixir and tried to steal it from Hou Yi’s wife Chang’e. In order to prevent Peng Meng from getting the elixir, Chang’e took the elixir herself and floated to the moon.

Another folklore associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival is the story of Chang’e flying to the moon. It is said that after Chang’e took the elixir of immortality, she found herself floating to the moon, where she has lived ever since. Therefore, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Festival of the Moon Goddess. People believe that on this night, Chang’e is the most beautiful and radiant.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a day for families to get together and celebrate. This is a time of reunion, and people come from all over to reunite with their loved ones. This holiday is also a time to express gratitude and express gratitude for the blessings of the year. It is a time to reflect and appreciate the richness of life.

One of the most popular Mid-Autumn Festival traditions is the giving and receiving of mooncakes. These delicious pastries are often intricately designed with beautiful imprints on top, symbolizing longevity, harmony and good luck. Mooncakes are a gift to friends, family and business partners as a way to express good wishes and good luck. They are also enjoyed with loved ones during festivals, often accompanied by a cup of fragrant tea.

Besides mooncakes, another popular Mid-Autumn Festival tradition is carrying lanterns. You can see children and adults parading through the streets carrying colorful lanterns of all shapes and sizes. The sight of these lanterns lighting up the night sky is a beautiful and charming part of the festival.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a time for various cultural performances and activities. Traditional dragon and lion dance performances added to the festive atmosphere. There is also a storytelling session that retells the legends and myths associated with the festival to preserve the rich cultural heritage for future generations.

In recent years, the Mid-Autumn Festival has also become an occasion for creative and modern interpretations of traditional customs. Many cities hold lantern shows that showcase exquisite and artistic lantern displays, attracting tourists from all over the world. These exhibitions often feature innovative design and interactive elements, adding a modern twist to the age-old tradition of the lantern.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and the air is filled with excitement and anticipation. Families get together to prepare for the celebration, making plans for parties and feasts. The air is filled with the aroma of freshly baked mooncakes, and the streets are decorated with lights and colorful lights, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival to celebrate the beauty of the full moon, give thanks for the harvest, and cherish the company of loved ones. It is a time to honor traditions and legends passed down from generation to generation and create new memories that will be cherished for years to come. Whether through sharing mooncakes, holding lanterns or retelling ancient stories, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time to celebrate the richness of Chinese culture and the spirit of unity.