The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional and most beloved festivals in China. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month (It will be Mid-autumn Day on 29th September this year), when people gather together to celebrate this day of reunion.

The origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival can be traced back to ancient moon-worshipping ceremonies. It is said that people in ancient times worshipped the sun and the moon, considering the moon as their guardian deity. To express gratitude for the moon's blessings, people held a ceremony to worship the moon on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, praying for a bountiful harvest and peace. Over time, this moon-worshipping activity evolved into the Mid-Autumn Festival.

One of the main activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival is moon appreciation. On this day, people prepare various delicacies and fruits in advance, then set up a table outdoors or on the balcony, adorned with mooncakes, grapes, and other foods. In the evening, lanterns are lit, and families gather together to enjoy the food while admiring the bright moon. The full moon symbolizes reunion and happiness, and through moon appreciation, people express their longing for family and loved ones. Mooncakes are a significant symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes are indispensable delicacies during this festival. People exchange mooncakes as a way to convey blessings and affection to one another.

 The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion and gratitude. On this day, people miss their distant relatives and express gratitude for the little joys in life. Regardless of where they are, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a place of reunion in people's hearts.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a treasure of Chinese culture. It represents not only the traditional virtues of the Chinese people but also the unity and harmony of the Chinese nation. Whether in China or abroad, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a special moment for people to feel the warmth of home and the love of family. Let us celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together and share the joy of reunion!