Mid-Autumn Culture
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China's four major traditional festivals, symbolizing reunion and longing. On this night of the full moon, people admire the moon, eat mooncakes, and recite poetry, carrying forward China's unique cultural traditions and spiritual connotations.
Traditional Customs
Moon Viewing
Families gather to admire the moon, expressing longing for distant loved ones.
Mooncakes
Symbolizing reunion and completeness, an essential traditional food of the festival.
Lantern Viewing
Admiring lanterns adds to the festive atmosphere.
Poetry Recitation
Reciting poems about the Mid-Autumn Festival to appreciate cultural charm.
Moon Culture
The moon holds a special place in Chinese traditional culture, symbolizing reunion, longing, and beauty. Mid-Autumn moon viewing is not just a custom but represents the Chinese people's yearning for a better life and cherishing of family bonds.
Moon Legends
- Chang'e Flying to Moon
- Jade Rabbit
- Wu Gang's Tree
- Moon Palace Tales
Poetic References
- Eternal Reunion
- Hometown Moon
- Rising Sea Moon
- Shared Moon View
Modern Inheritance
Innovation
Integration of traditional culture with modern life, giving Mid-Autumn Festival new contemporary features.
Global Sharing
Mid-Autumn culture spreading worldwide, promoting international cultural exchange.