Mid-Autumn Festival
Chinese lunar celebration
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest celebration observed in China, Vietnam, and other East Asian countries on the full moon of the eighth lunar month, typically in September or October.
Families gather to share mooncakes, light lanterns, and appreciate the full moon, which symbolizes reunion and completeness.
Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival.
Completely lit satellite phase
- lunarOf the moon
- harvest moonFull moon nearest autumn equinox
- moongazingObserving the night orb
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
luminous · celestial · bright · round · night sky · jade rabbit · moonrise · glowing
Custom passed through generations
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- festivitiesCelebratory events and activities
- reunionGathering after separation
- feastingEating sumptuously together
public holiday · September · October · cultural · ancestral worship · folklore · mythology · jade rabbit
Gathering after separation
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- kinshipState of being related
- bondingForming close connections
ancestors · lineage · heritage · relatives · generations · grandparents · parents · children
Illuminated decorative covers
- glowSteady, soft light
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
- floatingStaying atop liquid
- sky lanternsFire-lifted paper balloons
red · colorful · handcrafted · illumination · night · lantern parade · silk · bamboo
Cultivated plants for harvest
- abundanceAmple supply, overflowing
- bountyReward for capture
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
- riceStaple cereal grain
grain · farmers · agriculture · fertility · reaping · gathering · seasonal · orchard
full moon
Completely lit satellite phase
- lunarOf the moon
- harvest moonFull moon nearest autumn equinox
- moongazingObserving the night orb
moonlight · luminous · celestial · bright · round · night sky · jade rabbit · moonrise · glowing · silvery
tradition
Custom passed through generations
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- festivitiesCelebratory events and activities
- reunionGathering after separation
feasting · public holiday · September · October · cultural · ancestral worship · folklore · mythology · jade rabbit · poetry
reunion
Gathering after separation
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- kinshipState of being related
bonding · ancestors · lineage · heritage · relatives · generations · grandparents · parents · children · togetherness
paper lanterns
Illuminated decorative covers
- glowSteady, soft light
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
- floatingStaying atop liquid
sky lanterns · red · colorful · handcrafted · illumination · night · lantern parade · silk · bamboo · shapes
crops
Cultivated plants for harvest
- abundanceAmple supply, overflowing
- bountyReward for capture
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
rice · grain · farmers · agriculture · fertility · reaping · gathering · seasonal · orchard · produce
lotus paste
Sweetened spread from water lily seeds
double yolk · durian · matcha · mung bean · sesame · round · gift boxes · sharing · slicing · golden
Mid-Autumn FestivalLantern Festival
Chinese holiday ending New Year
Chinese New Year · Lunar New Year · Dragon Boat Festival · Tomb Sweeping Day · Diwali