Mid-Autumn Festival is an occasion of love, harvest and family reunions, celebrated annually on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. This festival, also known as Mooncake Festival, falls on September or October according to the Gregorian calendar. It is traditionally associated with the mythical goddess Chang'e, who swallowed a pill and flew to the moon, giving birth to the legend of the Moon Palace.
Mid-Autumn Festival boasts many unique and interesting customs, such as lighting colorful lanterns, appreciating the full moon, enjoying delicious mooncakes, and gazing at the stars. Mooncakes, filled with various stuffing such as sweet bean paste, salted egg yolk or lotus seed, are an indispensable element of this festival. The round shape of mooncakes symbolizes completeness and unity, conveying the wishes for family reunion and happiness. Meanwhile, lanterns and riddles add more fun to the festive atmosphere.
Mid-Autumn Festival also holds profound significance at the spiritual level. As Chinese people value the concept of harmony and reunion, Mid-Autumn Festival offers them an opportunity to gather with family members, relatives, and friends, and to express their wishes and gratitude for the blessings they have received throughout the year. It is a good time to let go of worries and bad luck, and embrace the future with hopes and joy.
Over the years, Mid-Autumn Festival has been widely celebrated beyond China. It has become a global phenomena celebrated by Chinese expatriates and people of diverse cultural backgrounds. Through various cultural events, folk performances, moon-gazing parties and charity activities, Mid-Autumn Festival has become a cultural bridge that connects people and promotes cultural exchanges among different nations and ethnic groups.
In recent years, the Chinese government has been working to promote the cultural influence of Mid-Autumn Festival and enhance its international recognition. In 2021, Mid-Autumn Festival was listed as a national holiday in China, representing the significance of this festival in Chinese culture and society.
Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a festival that celebrates the unity and harmony of human beings with nature, it also reflects the beauty of Chinese culture and its spirit of harmony and inclusiveness. Let's cherish this precious festival and share the beauty and joy of this cultural heritage with people from all around the world.
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