CGTN: 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala: a family feast for Chinese worldwide

Dance of the Flower Goddess - Mid-Autumn Festival at the 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala

CGTN: 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala: a family feast for Chinese worldwide

BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2022 /CNW/ -- The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated by millions of people on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, the day falls on September 10.  The Mid-autumn festival is not just about family reunions. It's also about the joy of harvesting, romance and the harmony between humans and nature.The Mid-Autumn Festival is a synthesis of seasonal customs in au…

Mid-Autumn Festival: Top Places to Gaze at the Moon like a Local

We are all familiar with eating mooncakes as a way to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. But what is less known, or often overlooked, are the traditional customs that mark the occasion such as bringing family members together to appreciate the beauty of the moon, which should be at its most bright and full.When I was a child, my family would gather under the moonlight in the courtyard or balcony to have snacks, mooncakes, and tea, chatting and w…

Chinese Folklore Special: Mid-Autumn Festival Stories

Today is the start of Mid-Autumn festival. But what's it all about?