In other countries, such as Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, which have also been influenced deeply by Chinese culture, new celebrations have been derived from their unique cultures. The date is also the same as in China, but there is no public holiday. In Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines - three countries with many ethnic Chinese citizens - the celebrations are more Chinese, such as lighting lanterns and dragon dances. Many interesting activities with unique local features are held. In many Asian communities besides China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is widely celebrated. Mid-Autumn Festival Is Also Celebrated in Other Asian Countries The special Mid-Autumn Festival customs of China's ethnic minorities are also very interesting. For example, in Hong Kong, an annual fire dragon show is held in the Tai Hang neighborhood during Mid-Autumn Festival. In some shopping malls, super big mooncakes may be displayed to attract customers.īesides the above common celebrations, different regions also have some unique traditions. Nowadays, mooncakes are made in various shapes (round, square, heart-shaped, animal-shaped …) and in various flavors, which make them more attractive and enjoyable for a variety of consumers. Family members usually gather round and cut a mooncake into pieces and share its sweetness. Mooncakes are the most representative food for the Mid-Autumn Festival, because of their round shape and sweet flavor. Those staying too far away from their parents’ home usually get together with friends. The public holiday (usually 3 days) is mainly for Chinese people working in different places to have enough time to reunite. The roundness of the moon represents the reunion of the family in Chinese minds.įamilies will have dinner together on the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Here are some of the most popular traditional celebrations. How the Chinese Celebrate Mid-Autumn FestivalĪs the second most important festival in China, Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in many traditional ways.
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