Looking up at the moon and longing for hometown, the reunion brings good luck. “Full of flowers and full moon, full of interest in the Mid Autumn Festival” is a vivid description of the beautiful atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mid-Autumn Festival, as a traditional festival in China, carries profound cultural heritage and rich folk activities.
1、 Appreciating the Moon
Watching the moon on the Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional custom since ancient times. People believe that the moon on Mid Autumn Festival night is the most full and bright, symbolizing reunion and happiness. Therefore, no matter where they are, people will look up at the bright moon and express their longing for their hometown and loved ones. At the same time, admiring the moon is also a good opportunity for family reunion and sharing family happiness.
2、 Eating mooncakes
Moon cake is an indispensable traditional food for Mid-Autumn Festival. It symbolizes reunion and happiness, and is a good gift for relatives and friends during the Mid-Autumn Festival. There are many types of mooncakes with different flavors, sweet and salty, meeting the taste needs of different people. Eating mooncakes is not only a way to inherit traditional culture, but also an important way for families to reunite and share the joy of festivals.
3、 Lamp burning
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, people will light lanterns outside or in the yard to worship the moon god. This custom is second only to the Lantern Festival in scale. People stack small lamps in various shapes and hang them on high places. Family members gather under the lamps to admire the moon and eat mooncakes, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere. Burning lanterns not only adds to the festive atmosphere of festivals, but also embodies people’s longing and pursuit for a better life.
4、 Watching Tides
In coastal areas, Mid-Autumn Festival tide watching is also an important custom. Especially in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian and other places, people gather along the coast to watch the spectacular scenery of the tide. With the rise of the moon and the surging tide, people seem to feel the magical power of nature and the vastness of the universe.
5、 Walking Moon
Walking the moon is a unique activity of appreciating the moon. People will stroll around the streets, take a boat ride on the river, or climb tall buildings to admire the moon in groups of three or five, wearing their favorite clothes under the bright moonlight. Strolling or boating under the moonlight not only allows one to appreciate the beautiful moonlight and night scenery, but also enhances friendship and emotions between each other.
In addition to the above main customs, there are many other colorful activities on Mid-Autumn Festival. For example: playing with lanterns, dancing with fire dragons, playing with Rabbit God, drinking osmanthus wine, etc. These activities not only add fun and entertainment to the festival, but also allow people to feel the charm and charm of traditional culture amidst laughter and joy. In this festival full of reunion and joy, people celebrate and commemorate this special moment through various customs and activities. Whether it’s admiring the moon, eating mooncakes, lighting lanterns, watching tides, or other customs, they all carry people’s yearning and pursuit for a better life.
