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Mad for mooncakes<\/a>? Aren\u2019t we all. Aside from having a public holiday<\/a> the day or even two days after (yep, not on the day of the actual festival \u2013 more on that later), Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most noteworthy occasions of the year. Going beyond mere superstitions<\/a>, this day calls for gathering with your loved ones, paying respect to ancestors and deities<\/a>, and honouring traditions. Having given you the lowdown on Chinese New Year<\/a> and the Dragon Boat Festival<\/a>, we\u2019re now here to guide you through the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

All about the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n

How “mid” is the Mid-Autumn Festival?<\/h3>\n

While autumn falls between September and November in the 852, the Mid-Autumn Festival is calculated according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar and not the Gregorian calendar. So, the date we celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong isn\u2019t necessarily right in the middle of fall; it\u2019s on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar. Not only is this when the moon is believed to be at its brightest and fullest, but this time of year also coincides with the gathering of crops, making Mid-Autumn Festival the prime time to celebrate bountiful harvests.<\/p>\n

Storytime: Origin and myths about the Mid-Autumn Festival<\/h3>\n
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Check out these stunning lanterns in Tai O! (Photography: Billy Kwok)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Mid-Autumn Festival dates back to over 3,000 years ago in ancient China<\/strong>, when the people in the Shang dynasty would celebrate their harvest during the full moon. However, full-fledged celebrations didn\u2019t come into play until the early Tang dynasty, when the emperors began staging rituals in the palace. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Mid-Autumn Festival had become one of the most prominent folk festivals<\/strong> in China.<\/p>\n

In addition, there are many myths and legends surrounding the Mid-Autumn Festival. The most famous one has got to be the tale of Chang E<\/strong>, a beautiful woman who was married to Hou Yi, a young hunter. After Hou Yi became a hero for saving the earth by shooting down nine suns in the sky (yes, that happened \u2013 though that\u2019s another story), he was rewarded with an elixir of immortality. What exactly happened afterwards has been up for debate. Some say that Chang E took the elixir by accident, angering Hou Yi; others believe that Chang E did it to prevent the elixir from being stolen by Hou Yi\u2019s apprentice.<\/p>\n

Either way, Chang E had to flee the earth, and she ended up residing on the moon as the Moon Goddess<\/strong>. Fortunately, she has some companions in the night sky to keep her company, namely the Moon Rabbit (also known as Jade Rabbit) and a logger. So, don\u2019t be too surprised if you spot two blurry figures and a bunny next time you look up to the moon!<\/p>\n

We love mooncakes to the moon and back<\/h3>\n
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What’s your favourite type of mooncake? (Photography: legendofsinbatt via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ah, mooncakes \u2013 who can resist them? Enjoying these flavourful pastries, which are typically filled with red bean or lotus seed paste with salted egg yolk, is one of the hallmark traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is partly due to the symbolism of the mooncake, as its roundness signifies reunion and completeness<\/strong>. Giving thanks for family unity<\/strong> is the core of the Mid-Autumn Festival, hence mooncakes are shared among the family to celebrate harmony during the Mid-Autumn Festival. While making mooncakes at home used to be the norm, gifting readymade mooncakes between families is the common practice nowadays. Also, mooncake crusts and fillings have become increasingly varied<\/strong>. From the traditional mixed nuts (aka five kernels), to ice cream fillings, to mini “snow skin” mooncakes (made from glutinous rice) loaded with custard, we\u2019re spoilt for choice!<\/p>\n

Not sure where to buy mooncakes? We’ve got your back with our guide to the best mooncakes in Hong Kong<\/a>. You\u2019re welcome. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

TL;DR: do\u2019s and don\u2019ts during Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong<\/h3>\n
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These lanterns remind us of a certain Pokemon (and we\u2019re loving it!) (Photography: Vance A.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re worried about making a fool of yourself during the Mid-Autumn Festival (though don\u2019t worry, we won\u2019t judge), just keep these basic guidelines in mind:<\/p>\n

1. Do have fun crafting your own lanterns (and show them off for some lovin\u2019!)<\/h4>\n

No one knows for sure how exactly lanterns became part of the Mid-Autumn Festival tradition, but their symbolism is clear. Lighting up people\u2019s paths to prosperity and fortune, lanterns of all shapes and sizes always emerge across the city near the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The rabbit<\/strong> is a popular design for lanterns, and so is the starfruit<\/strong> (or carambola), a seasonal fruit meant to bring good luck. If you\u2019re not the crafty type, don\u2019t fret \u2013 have a go at guessing the riddles written on the lanterns instead! (You guessed it \u2013 they\u2019re called lantern riddles<\/strong>.)<\/p>\n

2. Don\u2019t book the wrong date for your day-off plans<\/h4>\n

Have you ever realised that the public holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong isn\u2019t actually on the day of the festival itself? Instead, it lies on the day after the festival<\/strong>. This is because most festivities happen at night, including moon-watching, lantern exhibitions, traditional stage shows, and more. FYI, the Mid-Autumn Festival is on Tuesday 17 September<\/strong> in 2024 \u2013 cheers to a mid-week holiday!<\/p>\n

3. Don\u2019t boil wax<\/h4>\n

We aren\u2019t talking about burning one or two candles, Honey. Wax-burning used to be a common entertainment<\/strong> for kids during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong, as they utilised leftover mooncake tins as makeshift cauldrons. After starting a flame with a bunch of candles, and boosting it with flammable garbage, kids would then splash water on the fire to create a kickback. Cue the sizzle and the smoke! Sounds fun? Not so much \u2013 not when the volatile fireball goes out of control, injuring bystanders (potentially causing severe third-degree burns) every year. A law was finally implemented in 2003 to deter this activity<\/strong>, making wax-boiling a thing of the past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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