The Chinese Moon Festival is also called"the Mid-Autumn Festival, "a well-known harvest festival observed by Chinese people from all over the world. The festival is celebrated in August, the eighth day on the Chinese lunar calendar.
This Chinese Moon Festival is an opportunity for families and friends to gather and celebrate an evening with the full Moon. Families are invited to an evening meal, exchange mooncakes, and soak in the light of the Moon.
It has a long and rich history, and many legends and customs are linked to the festival. One legend is a popular one that recounts the story of Moon goddess Chang'e. According to legend, Chang'e was married to the legendary archer Hou Yi. Hou Yi brought peace to the world by shooting nine suns down, which scorched the earth. The Emperor was so thankful that he offered Hou Yi an oil to attain immortality.
Chang'e didn't want her husband to die in her absence. Therefore she snatched the elixir and then drank it. She then floated off towards the Moon, and there she has been ever since. In this Mid-Autumn Festival, Chang'e comes down from the Moon and spends time with her husband.
Mooncakes are an old-fashioned food consumed in celebrations like the Chinese Moon Festival. Mooncakes are square or round pastries filled with lotus seed paste, bean paste, or even fruits. They're usually decorated with an impression of the Chinese symbol that means "longevity" or pictures of Chang'e, the moon goddess.
The gift of mooncakes to family members or friends can be a method to show your love and best wishes. It's also a custom to gift mooncakes to your friends and colleagues to build trust.
This Chinese Moon Festival is an opportunity to be with your loved ones, friends and family, enjoy mooncakes, eat mooncakes and enjoy the beauty of the full Moon.
