Mid-Autumn Festival

2024 - 9 - 17

Mooncakes, Lanterns, and a Hint of Betrayal: Unmasking Mid-Autumn Festival!

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Get ready for mooncakes and festive vibes this Mid-Autumn Festival as we dive into its traditions and a sprinkle of history!

The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated widely across Asia, is not just about devouring mooncakes and carrying vibrant lanterns; it holds centuries of profound cultural significance. This year, the festivities began on September 15th and extended over a delightful three-day holiday, allowing families and friends to bask in the moon's glow together. Interestingly, while many cherish family reunions under the soft, silvery light, there are tales of betrayal interwoven within the festival's rich lore that sprinkle a bit of intrigue into our elegant festivities!

In contemporary society, however, a noticeable shift in traditions has emerged. Once, children would parade through their neighborhoods, illuminating the night with lanterns designed as fantastic creatures—dragons, fishes, and roosters, oh my! But alas, it seems that these beloved traditions are slowly fading. Modern urban living, a dash of technological advancements, and choices of indoor entertainment appear to be a growing trend, leading to more mooncake consumption than lantern carrying.

On the commercial front, there's a buzz in the air, particularly in the catering industry, which has seen a notable uptick due to these holiday festivities. Analysts predict a significant boost as cultural events propel sales and draw people from their homes to celebrate over sumptuous feasts. With people indulging in a variety of culinary delights—think scrumptious mooncakes filled with lotus seed paste, and fluffy pomelos—foodies are making the most of this celebratory season!

As the festival echoes from China to Malaysia and beyond, communities in foreign lands, like the Vietnamese in Brussels and Singapore, are adding their unique flair to the celebrations. It's an exciting time, not just for families gathered under the moon but for businesses cashing in on this festive spirit by hosting events and creating special offerings. Did you know that the moon's full illumination is traditionally viewed as a sign of harmony and togetherness? Also, the festival’s history is intricately linked to legends of the moon goddess Chang'e, who provides an enchanting backstory that layers the cultural tapestry with romance and intrigue!

So, whether you’re munching on mooncakes or reminiscing about history, this year's Mid-Autumn Festival is not just a feast for the stomach but also for the soul, illuminating our lives much like the radiant moon above! Enjoy the festivities!

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Mid-autumn festival holidays further lift catering industry, boost ... (Global Times)

The three-day Mid-Autumn holidays, which began on September 15, are creating opportunities for the catering industry. Analysts predict that the traditional ...

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How the Mid-Autumn Festival came to be: Think betrayal, immortality ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — These days, fewer and fewer children walk around their neighbourhoods carrying lanterns in the shape of dragons, fish or roosters in ...

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Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinese poetry and paintings (China Daily)

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional celebration of appreciating the full moon and family reunions. In ancient times, its festive mood was captured in ...

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China sees travel surge on first day of Mid-Autumn Festival holiday (China Daily)

Some 215.92 million passenger trips were handled by China's transportation sectors on Sunday, the first day of the three-day holiday for the Mid-Autumn ...

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As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, sales are strong and prices ... (FreshPlaza.com)

As we approach the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday starting this Sunday, the fruit wholesale market has entered its peak season.

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Vietnamese in Brussels celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

Vietnamese expatriates across Belgium gathered in Brussels on September 15 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, turning the event into a warm reunion.

Mid-Autumn Festival: Mooncakes, lanterns and so much more (Crossroads Today)

Hong Kong (CNN) — It's time to hang a lantern, share a mooncake and peel a pomelo – Mid-Autumn Festival is here.

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Overseas Vietnamese in Singapore enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival (Viet Nam News)

The liaison board of the Vietnamese community in Singapore organises a Mid-Autumn Festival at the Vietnamese embassy in the island-city state.

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Mid-Autumn Festival inspires cultural product design in China (Belarus News (BelTA))

The charm of ancient Chinese festivals has inspired cultural product design and drawn more people to appreciate the essence of traditional culture through ...

The Mid-Autumn Festival (Philstar.com)

Tonight the moon is at its fullest and brightest; hopefully Tropical Depression Gener which entered our area of responsibility yesterday won't spoil our ...

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Culture fact about Mid-Autumn Festival-Ecns.cn (ecns)

(ECNS)—The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Sept 17 this year. Eating mooncakes is the most important culinary ritual for the day. Other traditional customs of ...

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Mid Autumn Festival Popup at Best Friend Juice Bar & Cafe in ... (The Portland Mercury)

Come and celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with us!Enjoy a charming event featuring Ahma Soup Company's delicious Cantonese soups and Margalaxy Snacks' ...

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Explore Mid-Autumn Festival rituals in ancient Chinese paintings (Chinadaily USA)

Join China Daily's digital employee, Yuanxi, as she delves into the rich heritage of the Mid-Autumn Festival through a collection of ancient Chinese ...

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Festive China: Mid-Autumn Festival (China Daily)

The 15th day of the eighth lunar month is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration that focuses on the moon. From ancient times, it has been customary for ...

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Full Moon and Fine Flowers: Reunion in Shenzhen Nanshan's Mid ... (Newsfile Corp.)

Shenzhen, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2024) - September 17th is the annual traditional Mid-Autumn Festival in China. In Nanshan,...

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Mid-Autumn Festival held for Vietnamese children in Cambodia (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

The Mid-Autumn Festival was held on September 16 for children of Vietnamese families who are studying at the Khmer-Vietnamese Tan Tien Friendship Primary ...

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HRO wishes you all a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, and we share 5 ... (Human Resources Online)

Hope you catch a bright and round 'super moon' with unaided eyes at night during the Mid-Autumn Festival period!

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Hong Kong swelters under record Mid-Autumn Festival heat (CNA)

HONG KONG: Hong Kong experienced its hottest Mid-Autumn Festival since records began in 1884 with temperatures hitting 33.8 degrees Celsius, ...

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Hong Kong faces the hottest Mid-Autumn Festival to date (Hong Kong Standard)

The Observatory forecasts the weather to be extremely hot with sunny periods in the afternoon, with the maximum temperature being about 35 degrees. It is ...

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Mid-Autumn Festival marked by grand celebration in Manchester's ... (China Daily)

With the theme "Reunion Under the Full Moon", this event, first of its kind in Manchester, offered the community a Chinese cultural feast through a feeling of ...

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HKFP Lens: Colourful lanterns illuminate Hong Kong for Mid ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

Colourful lanterns and festive installations illuminated Hong Kong on the eve of Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday.

China sees travel surge on first day of Mid-Autumn Festival holiday (The State Council of the People's Republic of China)

Some 215.92 million passenger trips were handled by China's transportation sectors on Sunday, the first day of the three-day holiday for the Mid-Autumn ...

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Hong Kong swelters under record Mid-Autumn Festival heat (The Star Online)

HONG KONG: Hong Kong experienced its hottest Mid-Autumn Festival since records began in 1884 with temperatures hitting 35.7 degrees Celsius, ...

Asian Mid-Autumn Festival (The Daily | Case Western Reserve University)

All week, there will be Asian-inspired dishes such as Korean-style honey sesame tofu, tamari beef and vegetable stir fry and lo mein egg. There will also be a ...

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Thousands line streets, waterfront as Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn ... (South China Morning Post)

Thousands of excited Hongkongers and visitors lined the streets of Causeway Bay to watch an expanded fire dragon dance while others waited at the Wan Chai ...

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Hong Kong's Mid-Autumn Festival Wows Visitors with Its Unique Mix ... (Travel And Tour World)

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a cherished Chinese tradition celebrating the harvest season.

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Golden Dragon celebrates mid-autumn festival with special menu (BW Hotelier)

Complementing the feast, Golden Dragon offers a variety of beverages, from mocktails like Passion Fruit Delight and MihouTao Mojito to cocktails such as the ...

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Experience the Spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival with a Special ... (APN News)

Golden Dragon, the signature Sichuan & Cantonese cuisine restaurant at Taj Coromandel Chennai, is delighted to present a culinary celebration of the ...

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Häagen-Dazs Elevates Mid-Autumn Festival Gift-Giving in China ... (General Mills)

Explore the luxurious Häagen-Dazs ice cream gift collections featuring delightful flavors, textures and designs that are sure to impress both family and ...

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Mid-Autumn Festival fuels trend for traditional culture trips - Global ... (Global Times)

As China's annual Mid-Autumn Festival holidays came to an end on Tuesday, railways, highways and airlines were seeing a surge in return travel.

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Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated across world (Xinhua)

Belarusian Chinese culture lovers recite a poem on the theme of the moon at the Chinese Cultural Center in Minsk, capital of Belarus, Sept. 15, 2024.

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People across China celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (Xinhua)

BEIJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Amid hundreds of lanterns, Beijing resident Zhang Yu strolled through a park in the Chinese capital with her mother and ...

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Chinese enjoy three-day holiday for Mid-Autumn Festival (Xinhua)

Folk artists throw molten iron to create fireworks for tourists in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, Sept. 16, 2024. Chinese enjoyed a three-day ...

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24 couples tie the knot in Penang to mark Mid-Autumn Festival (The Star Online)

Oh L Vynn celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is a time for families to reunite, by getting married yesterday as it was also his birthday.

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