Mooncake Festival

The Mooncake Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a traditional celebration held during the full moon in late September or early October. It honors the harvest, family unity, and lunar deities, especially the Moon Goddess. People gather with loved ones to appreciate the bright, full moon, share round mooncakes symbolizing unity and completeness, and enjoy cultural performances like lantern displays and moon-gazing. The festival emphasizes gratitude, harmony, and the importance of family, making it a cherished occasion for communities to come together and celebrate ancestral traditions.