When it comes to Mid-Autumn Festival, Asians celebrate the mystical animal - the Jade Rabbit, also called the Moon Rabbit - a character in oriental folklore that lives on the moon with Chang’e, the Moon Goddess.
the myth of the Moon Goddess & the Jade Rabbit
Also known as the Moon or Mooncake Festival, it is the second most important Asian festival, next to the Lunar New Year. It is mainly celebrated in China, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines - though many Asian communities around the world have grown to enjoy its festivities too.
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| a traditional mid-autumn festival spread |
On the day of the festival, the moon is said to be the brightest, roundest and most beautiful. Folks are encouraged to gather and celebrate together in families and communities.
regional varieties of mooncakes in China
The ceremony is compared to an Eastern version to Western Thanksgiving celebrations. As people get together for dinner and share activities to show their gratitude and appreciation for a bountiful harvest.
top 10 mooncake flavors
Some of the more common celebrations are gazing at the moon, eating mooncakes, lighting lanterns, and watching lion or dragon dancers.
a popular custom to burn lanterns & pagodas for good luck
Less known but equally popular practices include exchanging gifts like mooncakes, a feast of the seasonal hairy crabs, tea drinking, and a harvest basket of round fruits.
a happy mid-autumn festival greeting to all
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! We give thanks for this year's harvest and pray the harvest-giving light returns again in the coming year.
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