MID - AUTUMN FESTIVAL

The origin of Mid - Autumn Festival

Activities during Mid - Autumn festival

The meaning of Mid - Autumn festival

Vocabulary

Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional festival in Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.

In Vietnam, the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival originates from the legend of Hang Nga and Uncle Cuoi.

It is usually takes place on the full moon night of the 8th lunar month when the moon is roundest and brightest of the year.

The moon is the most beautiful and carries many spiritual meanings

People often organize outdoor activities to welcome the full moon.

Lighting lanterns and participating in puppet plays, lion dances, dragon dances and traditional games.

Lanterns are an important symbol of the festival.

Making and enjoying moon cakes.

It is an opportunity for families to gather and enjoy moon cakes together, play traditional games and enjoy the joyful atmosphere.

Children often enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival more than adults.

legend: sự tích

spiritual: tinh thần

lanterns : đèn lồng

puppet plays: múa rối

salted eggs: trứng muối

lotus seeds: hạt sen