The Mid-Autumn Festival (for other names, see § Etymology) is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. It is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar with a full moon at night, corresponding to mid-September to …

Celebrating the harvest is one of the most traditional meanings of Mid-Autumn Festival, thus harvest foods are favored during the festive period, such as crabs, pumpkins, pomelos, and grapes. People enjoy them at their freshest, most nutritious time, and enjoy their auspicious meanings that are particularly associated with round foods.

The harvest moon kicks off several festivals and traditions around the world. The full moon observed nearest the autumnal equinox (about September 22 or 23) is considered to be the brightest and biggest full moon of the year.

Sep 17, 2024 · It falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar and takes place on the 17 September this year. On the night of the festival, people celebrate the...

Sep 9, 2022 · The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated across Asia, from China and Japan to South Korea, Vietnam and Singapore. Here’s what to know.

Sep 19, 2024 · Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of 8th month in Chinese lunar calendar. In Gregorian calendar, it usually falls in September or early October. People in mainland China enjoy one day off on the festival day which is usually connected with the weekend to be a 3-day holiday.

Sep 16, 2024 · It’s time to hang a lantern, share a mooncake and peel a pomelo – Mid-Autumn Festival is here. Falling on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, it’s celebrated primarily in East and Southeast...

Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节 zhōng qiū jié) is also called the Mooncake Festival or the Moon Festival. It is an essential traditional festival in China. Besides China, it is also celebrated by many other Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.

Jan 10, 2025 · The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Chinese Moon Festival, brings families together to celebrate the harvest under a full moon. The holiday is all about giving thanks, for nature’s abundance and for joyful reunions with loved ones.

Jul 15, 2023 · The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, holds great cultural significance in many Asian countries. This annual celebration brings families and communities together to honor the harvest season and appreciate the beauty of the moon.