ESEA Heritage Month + Mid Autumn Festival Celebration
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🌕 Celebrate ESEA Heritage Month + Mid Autumn Festival With Us
September is ESEA Heritage Month—a time to honor the rich cultures and traditions of East and Southeast Asia. In the UK, there are over 1.5 million people with ESEA family lineage, and we’re proud to share with you the warmth, hospitality, and creativity that define our communities. This month is all about embracing our heritage, arts, crafts, food, and of course, the to share our hospitality that bring us together.
Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most beloved celebrations in East and Southeast Asia. It’s traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, which this year falls on October 7. But we’re seizing the opportunity to bring this festive spirit to life a little earlier with you! The festival is a time for family reunions, moon gazing, and sharing mooncakes—delicious pastries filled with various fillings, symbolizing unity and good fortune.
So join us for a celebration of community, creativity, and culture—because festivals are not just about traditions, but about making new memories together.
🎨 What to Expect?
Sample Traditional Treats & Sip Kungfu Tea 🍽️
Indulge in a selection of traditional Mid-Autumn treats, including mooncakes, as well as Chinese teas and other festival delights. We’ll be serving Kungfu tea, a revered practice known for its precise art of tea-making, perfect for a mindful moment.
Weave Your Own Bamboo Cup Coaster 🎨
This year, we’re inviting you to get creative! Our craft teacher will guide you through making your very own bamboo cup coaster—a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate the festival.
Dear Asia is where Asian festive celebrations comes to life. We’re teachers who love designing experiences that engage your head, hands, and heart. Learn, make, taste, and feel the festival with us — the Dear Asia way.
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Cultural introduction
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a deeply rooted cultural celebration observed in many East and Southeast Asian countries, including China, Vietnam (as Tết Trung Thu), Korea (as Chuseok), and others. Traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, it celebrates the harvest season, family unity, and appreciation of the moon, which is believed to be at its brightest and fullest on that night.
ESEA Heritage Month, held in September in the UK, is a time to celebrate and recognise the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of East and Southeast Asian communities. Throughout the month, communities come together to share traditions, spotlight ESEA voices in arts, education, and public life, and foster pride in cultural identity. At a time when many ESEA communities continue to face underrepresentation, this month also serves as a powerful opportunity to challenge stereotypes, raise awareness, and promote inclusion.
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