![]() So,he asked Chang'e to keep it safe for him. He did not drink it straight away because he did not want to gain immortality without his wife. Hou Yi, the husband of Chang’e, was rewarded with an elixir of immortalityby the Queen Mother whenhe shot down nine of the ten suns and saved people from their smoldering heat. The origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival is associated with the popular legend of Chang’e (嫦娥), the goddess of the moon… The Story of Chang E -Chinese Goddess of the Moon Want to share the Mid-Autumn Festival story with your family ? The 3-minute video below will show you all about it. The most popular stories are about Chang'e and the Jade Rabbit. There are many legends about Mid-Autumn Festival. ![]() The date is also the same as in China, but there is no public holiday. In Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines- three countries with many ethnic Chinese citizens - the celebrations are more Chinese, such as lighting lanterns and dragon dances. Many interesting activities with unique local features are held. In many Asian communities besides China, Mid-Autumn Festival is widely celebrated. Mid-Autumn Festivalin other Asian Nations In modern times, besides the traditional activities, many Chinese peoplesend WeChat red envelopesand/orgo travelingduring the 3-day public holiday to celebrate the festival.Ĭheck out more on Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations. A tradition is to write riddles on lanterns so that people can enjoy solving them with friends or family. Mid-Autumn lanterns have many shapes and can resemble animals, plants, or flowers. Lanterns havelongbeen associated with the festival since the Tang Dynasty (618–907), possibly because of their traditional symbolization of luck, light, and familial togetherness. ![]() People make lanterns, carry lanterns to do moon gazing, hang lanterns in trees or houses, releasesky lanterns,or visit public lantern displays, hence it iseven be known as alantern festival (not to be confused with theLantern Festivalon the full moon after Chinese New Year). Lanternsarea notable part of Mid-Autumn Festival. Making and CarryingMid-Autumn Festival Lanterns Some believe that by worshiping the moon, Chang’e (the moon goddess) may fulfill their wishes. On the night of the Mid-AutumnFestival, people set a table under the moon with mooncakes, snacks, fruits, and a pair of candles lit on it. Worshiping the MoonĪccording to the legend of Mid-Autumn Festival, a fairy maiden named Chang’e lives on the moon with a cute rabbit. There are many Chinese poems praising the beauties of the moon and expressing people’s longing for their friends and families at Mid-Autumn. As a game, kids try their best to find the shape of Chang'e on the moon. Parents with little kids often tell the legend of Chang'e Flying to the Moon. It is said, sentimentally, that “the moon on the night of Mid-Autumn Festival is the brightest and the most beautiful”.Ĭhinese people usually set a table outside their houses and sit together to admire the full moon while enjoying tasty mooncakes. ![]() The full moon is the symbol of family reunions in Chinese culture. Those staying too far away from their parents’ home usually get together with friends. The public holiday (usually 3 days) is mainly for Chinese people working in different places to have enough time to reunite. Families will have dinner together on the evening of Mid-Autumn Festival. The roundness of the moon represents the reunion of the family in Chinese minds. Here are some of the most popular traditional celebrations. How People Celebrate Mid-Autumn FestivalĪs the second most important festival in China, Mid-AutumnFestival is celebrated in many traditional ways. You might want to read more on Mid-Autumn Festival Originsor 10 Interesting Mid-Autumn Facts. ![]() Because of the central theme of family reunion, sometimes the festival evokes comparison to Thanksgivingin the U.S. It is said the moon on this day is the brightest and roundest,which has come to mean family reunion. In modern times, people mainly celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival as a time for family reunions. In the process of cultural/historical developments, Mid-Autumn Festival has been infused with more meanings, including families gathering together and praying for good health and happiness. ![]()
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