🌜Chasing the Moon: Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节 /中秋节历史

 

We will delve into the fascinating world of the Mid-Autumn Festival, exploring its customs, stories, and its enduring allure for people around the world.

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The Mid-Autumn Festival began in the （Song Dynasty） and has a history of more than 1,000 years in China. The moon plays the role of a symbol of family reunion, happiness, and harvest during this festival.
This fascinating festival has a special place in Chinese culture, with rich traditions and fascinating legends.

1. Date of Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival falls every year on August 15 in the lunar calendar, the day when the moon is at its fullest, and this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival is on September 23 in the solar calendar, three days later.

Feelings: As a Chinese, I still feel a little uncomfortable when I am not in my hometown on such a special day.

2. Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival:

-Ancient harvest festivals: The Mid-Autumn Festival is associated with ancient Chinese harvest festivals, which originated from the joy of a good harvest and people’s gratitude for nature’s bountiful gifts.

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