Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, is one of the most important festivals for family reunion in China. On this day, the moon is perfectly round and bright, and the full moon has long been a symbol of reunion in Chinese culture, so the festival is also known as the "Reunion Festival". Families get together to admire the bright full moon, share delicious mooncakes—round pastries with diverse fillings that represent reunion and harmony, and chat about family matters. The festival conveys people's yearning for family togetherness, gratitude for harvest, and wishes for peace and happiness for all loved ones.