In this pleasant autumn in September, we are about to usher in the traditional folk festival of our country-Mid-Autumn Festival.
Is Mid-Autumn Festival holiday a Public Holiday?
Mid-Autumn Festival holiday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Holiday time:
September 19, 2021-September 21, holiday (three days in total)
The origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival, Autumn Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, August Meeting, Moon Worship Festival, Girl's Day or Reunion Festival. It is a traditional cultural festival popular among many ethnic groups in our country. The Mid-Autumn Festival uses the full moon to signify the reunion of people, to wish for a good harvest and happiness in order to miss hometown and relatives.
The custom of eating moon cakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival
Eating moon cakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a must-have custom for celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival in various parts of our country. The term moon cake originated from the Southern Song Dynasty Wu Zimu's "Meng Liang Lu", which was only a kind of snack food at that time. Later, people gradually combined moon viewing with moon cakes, which meant family reunion and yearning.
Mid-Autumn Festival Customs: Appreciating the Moon
The custom of admiring the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival prevailed in the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, the customs of admiring the moon were more prosperous. The monthly activities are on a larger scale. There are quite a lot of historical sites such as "Moon Worship Altar", "Moon Worship Pavilion", "Wangyue Tower" and so on. Customs such as moon and fire dragon dance.
Mid-Autumn Festival Customs-Guessing Lantern Riddles
Guessing lantern riddles is a traditional form of entertainment in my country. It uses artistic techniques and the laws of Chinese characters to focus on the changes in meanings of characters. It is often used to make riddles with a phrase or a poem, which can achieve the purpose of entertainment and even if people increase their knowledge. It is loved by people. Lantern riddles held during the Mid-Autumn Festival are very popular.
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Post time: Sep-17-2021