THE 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar (which falls on September 13 this year) is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Because its main activities center around themes connected with the moon, it is also known as ...THE 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar (which falls on September 13 this year) is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Because its main activities center around themes connected with the moon, it is also known as the Moon Festival. On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, since the moon is full, symbolizing reunion, it is also called the Reunion Festival. The tradition of this festival has continued for more than 2,000 years.展开更多
文摘THE 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar (which falls on September 13 this year) is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Because its main activities center around themes connected with the moon, it is also known as the Moon Festival. On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, since the moon is full, symbolizing reunion, it is also called the Reunion Festival. The tradition of this festival has continued for more than 2,000 years.