Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节)
Sat, Sep 14
|59th St 7Ave-8Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 美国
The Mid-Autumn Festival includes stage performances, pitch-pot, ring toss, lantern riddle guessing, handmade bleaching, fan and lantern painting, HanFu (traditional Chinese clothing), a food festival, and a celebration with family and friends.
Time & Location
Sep 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM EDT
59th St 7Ave-8Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 美国
About the event
Mid-Autumn Festiva aims to celebrate and share Chinese culture with a broader audience. These events promote cultural exchange, community building, and education about traditional customs. They help preserve traditions, celebrate diversity, and provide opportunities for family and social gatherings. Additionally, they enhance the visibility and recognition of Chinese cultural celebrations, enriching the cultural landscape of the community.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, dating back to the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE), is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Traditionally, it involves moon worship and thanksgiving for the harvest. People gather to admire the full moon, share mooncakes symbolizing unity, and light lanterns representing hope. Activities include solving lantern riddles, traditional performances, and family gatherings. The festival centers around themes of reunion, gratitude, and celebration, remaining one of the most important cultural festivals in Chinese history.