About Mid Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival, is a significant Chinese holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, typically in September or October.
This festival is closely linked to family reunion, with the full moon symbolizing harmony and unity. A key tradition in China is eating mooncakes, round pastries filled with various fillings like lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or salted egg yolks. Families come together to enjoy these treats, share stories, and gaze at the full moon, making the festival a time of togetherness and connection.
You might not know that the Mid-Autumn Festival is also an important celebration in countries like Korea and Japan. In Korea, it is known as Chuseok (추석), one of the nation’s most significant holidays. During Chuseok, families honor their ancestors and give thanks for the harvest. Koreans mark the occasion by visiting ancestral graves and performing memorial rituals called “charye” (차례). Traditional foods play a major role in Chuseok celebrations, with “songpyeon” (송편), a rice cake with sweet fillings like sesame or red bean paste, and “jeon” (전), Korean pancakes, being some of the most popular dishes. These customs reflect the Korean emphasis on family, gratitude, and respect for tradition during this festive season.
In Japan, the Mid-Autumn Festival is called Tsukimi (月見), which means “moon viewing.” While not as widely celebrated as in China or Korea, Tsukimi is still significant in Japanese culture. The festival involves viewing the full moon, often with decorations like “susuki” (すすき), a type of pampas grass. Traditional foods include “tsukimi dango” (月見団子), small rice dumplings, and other seasonal treats.
“Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival is a wonderful way to connect with Asian cultures.”
“Dear Asia is the only place in London to offer our team the perfect cultural experience for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.”
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Welcome to our Mid-Autumn Festival workshop, where you can immerse yourself in a blend of cultural experiences. Our workshop is designed to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a mix of activities that highlight the festival’s unique traditions and customs.
The workshop features cultural showcases, offering insights into the history and significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival. You’ll discover how different Asian cultures celebrate the festival, from China to Korea to Japan. A key part of our workshop is the tasting experience, where you’ll get to sample traditional Mid-Autumn treats like mooncakes and sweet rice cakes, paring with Chinese tea and tea ceremony to enjoy them to the fullest.
For those who enjoy hands-on activities, we offer crafting sessions where you can create traditional lanterns and paper decorations. These crafts are a fun way to bring the spirit of the festival into your own home. To add an element of fun, we also have a pop quiz that tests your knowledge of the Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s a lighthearted way to learn more about this cultural event while engaging in a bit of friendly competition.
Our workshop aims to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable experience, combining cultural showcases, tasting, crafting, and pop quizzes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Join us to explore the rich traditions of this festival and make lasting memories.
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