What is the story behind the moon festival?

The early form of the Mid-Autumn Festival was derived from the custom of moon worship during the Zhou Dynasty over 3,000 years ago. In ancient China, most emperors worshiped the moon annually. Then the custom was accepted by the masses and became more and more popular over time.

How long is Mid-Autumn Festival?

3 days
How long do Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations last? The nationwide public holiday usually lasts 3 days. However, traditionally Chinese people start preparing for the festival 1 week in advance. Many kindergartens and primary schools in China will hold celebration activities 1 or 2 days before the public holiday.

When did the moon festival start?

The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history of over 3,000 years. It originated from the custom of worshipping the moon during the Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 256 BC). The custom of the Moon Festival was mainly shaped in the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). It became popular after the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279).

How do Vietnamese celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival?

In Vietnam, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival mainly for the Children. During the festival parents buy their children various types of lanterns, snacks and funny masks. Rice is harvested before the 15th day of the 8th lunar month (mid-autumn) in Vietnam. Each household then offers sacrifices to the God of Earth.

Why is there a bunny on the moon festival?

The three immortals were moved by the rabbit’s sacrifice, and decided to make the rabbit an immortal, sending her to live in the Moon Palace with Goddess Chang E. Therefore nowadays when Chinese people decorate Mid-Autumn Festival, they would use rabbit as one of the decorations.

Who invented mooncakes?

According to historical records, in Shang and Zhou Dynasties (17th century BC – 256 BC) in China, there were Taishi cakes in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. At that time, Taishi cakes were made to commemorate Wenzhong, who invented the cake, which was thin in edge and thick in the middle.

How did the jade rabbit end up on the moon?

The old man suddenly revealed himself to be the great Jade Emperor! Touched deeply by rabbit’s selfless sacrifice, he sent it to the moon to become the immortal Jade Rabbit.

How is the moon festival celebrated in Taiwan?

Moon Festival is held on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, which can fall between mid-September to early October in the Gregorian calendar. Moon Festival is also known as Mid Autumn Festival or Harvest Festival. It’s a time for families to gather and eat moon cake, drink tea, and admire the full moon.

Why do we watch the moon on Zhong Qiu Jie?

“Zhong Qiu Jie”, which is also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is celebrated in China and Vietnam on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. It is a time for family members and loved ones to congregate and enjoy the full moon – an auspicious symbol of abundance, harmony and luck.

Is the moon festival Japanese or Chinese?

Do Taiwanese eat mooncakes?

As we learned in Part 1, during Moon Festival people usually eat mooncakes, pomelos and barbecue in Taiwan according to the tradition.

How is the moon festival celebrated?

In ancient times, Chinese people believed the moon governed all vital changes, especially the harvest of grain. Therefore, on the night of the Moon Festival, people will put a table outside under the moon. Then burn incense, put moon cakes and fruits as sacrifices on the table, facing the moon, and praying for fortune.

What does the jade rabbit symbolize?

The Jade Rabbit is a character from Chinese folklore, who lives on the moon with Chang-e, and is always seen preparing the elixir of life for the immortals. He is a noble and benevolent creature to whom offerings are often made during Mid Autumn Festival.

Who invented mooncake?

How do you celebrate the moon festival?

How to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival

1. Reunite with Family.
2. Admire the Full Moon.
3. Eat Moon Cakes.
4. Light and Hang up Lanterns.
5. Guess Lantern Riddles.
6. Worship the Moon.
7. Pray to the Moon.
8. Enjoy Lion Dance and Dragon Dance.

What happens during the Chinese Moon Festival?

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important festival in China after Chinese New Year. Chinese people celebrate it by gathering for dinners, worshiping the moon, lighting paper lanterns, eating mooncakes, etc.

Is the moon rabbit real?

The Moon Rabbit or Moon Hare is a mythical figure in Far Eastern folklore who lives on the Moon, based on pareidolia interpretations that identify the dark markings on the near side of the Moon as a rabbit or hare. In Aztec culture, there is also a tale for the rabbit being in the Moon.

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