Mid-autumn Festival: Mooncakes & Cosmic Unity

This 3,000-year-old harvest festival (中秋节) celebrates family under the brightest full moon.

Origins & Myths

Chang’e the Moon Goddess: Her love story explains lunar worship.

Rabbit in the Moon: A symbol of immortality in Asian folklore.

Traditions

Mooncakes: Round pastries stamped with blessings - now in flavors like matcha and durian.

Lanterns: Kids carry glowing designs - from rabbits to SpaceX rockets.

Reunions: China’s "second migration" after Spring Festival.

Globalization:

NASA launches co-branded mooncakes with Chinese dessert brand.

Paris’s "Moonlight Ball" blends Chinese lanterns with EDM.

Vegan mooncakes cater to eco-conscious Gen Z.

Timeless Message:

As the saying goes: "The moon is brightest where loved ones gather."