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The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is more than just an annual lunar event. It is an important celebration that brings together families, rekindles friendships, and unites communities. 

The holiday stretches back 3,000 years, when Orientals worshipped the moon as a symbol of rejuvenation and a good harvest. Today, the holiday is all about bonding and togetherness. 

Chang’e the Moon Goddess and her celestial companion the Jade Rabbit

In an intricately woven tapestry of traditions and shared experiences many around the world are captivated and celebrate along. While its origins are deeply rooted in East Asian cultures, the festival’s universal messages of family bonds, friendship, and gratitude is universal. 

Celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival occurs when the moon is in its most luminous phase. No mere coincidence since the full moon is a celestial metaphor for unity and completeness. Its radiant glow a nocturnal beacon drawing people to come together, share stories, and bask in its ethereal beauty. 

#wonderwanderwomen inside St. Paul's Cathedral, London

The Mid-Autumn Festival is steeped in folklore that adds layers of cultural meaning to the celebration. One of the most enduring tales is that of Chang’e the Moon Goddess and her celestial companion the Jade Rabbit. 

This legend is often recounted through storytelling, puppetry, or even opera performances during the festival, enriching the experience and connecting participants to ancient traditions. The festival transcends its origins to touch upon universal human themes. 

outside St, Paul's - our day of revelation

Its emphasis on family, friendship, and the simple act of giving thanks resonates deeply, regardless of one’s cultural background. In an increasingly globalized world, the festival serves as a moving reminder of the values that unite us all. 

wonder |  wander | women are delighted to have spent this special time together. These transplanted Pinays may have made our home in America and Europe yet we are eager to celebrate the ties that bind us still - wherever it is we find ourselves. 

a pocket sanctuary nearby

We acknowledge the immense cultural value of global festivities like the Mid-Autumn Festival. These traditions are not historical relics but vibrant expressions of community and identity kept alive today as we move to other parts of the world. 

Through our transition and localization it is our goal to promote and celebrate diversity and inclusivity - crossing borders and dismantling boundaries. Happy celebrations all around this mid-autumn festival!

world famous zodiac clock across the street