The Mid-Autumn Festival is the Chinese mainland's second-biggest traditional holiday after Chinese New Year. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when the moon shines its brightest.
In ancient agrarian times, this moment marked the end of the main harvest season. With the air turning clear and cool, communities gathered outdoors for thanksgiving and celebration under the full moon.
For ancient Chinese, the full moon symbolized balance between heaven and earth, abundance and renewal. This age-old belief continues to inspire gatherings that honor gratitude and unity beneath a radiant lunar glow.
Even today, this moonlit festival resonates far beyond its agrarian roots, drawing people together to reflect on gratitude, harmony, and the promise of renewal.
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