Do you know the origin and meaning of Mid-Autumn Festival?

The Mid-Autumn Festival has its roots in the ancient people's worship of celestial phenomena and evolved from the moon worship on autumn evenings in ancient times. It is a festival that combines various customs such as the emperor worshiping the moon in the evening, autumn festivals, moon appreciation, and legends of the Moon Palace.

Over thousands of years of inheritance, this festival has witnessed many changes and embodies profound traditional Chinese culture. Ancient rituals and mythological tales like Chang'e flying to the moon, Wu Gang chopping laurel trees, and Emperor Tang Minghuang visiting the Moon Palace have enriched its connotations. Eventually, the spirit of "family reunion" has become its main cultural essence. The festival symbolizes people's reunion with the round moon, expressing nostalgia for hometown and loved ones and praying for a good harvest and happiness. It is a precious cultural heritage.

Today, eating mooncakes is an essential custom across China during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes represent great reunion and are used for moon worship and given as gifts. In addition to mooncakes, various seasonal fresh fruits and dried fruits are also delicacies on Mid-Autumn night. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time of celebration and a reminder of our rich cultural heritage.