The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, and this year it falls on September 10. The Chinese believe that the moon is at its brightest and fullest size at this time of year. The history of the festival can be traced back to Ming and Qing Dynasties when it had already become a main festival in China and became the second most important festival after Chinese New Year.

As one of the most crucial festivals in China, Chinese people pay much attention to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Enjoying family reunions, eating mooncakes, appreciating the moon, manufacturing exquisite lanterns and so on, Chinese people spend the festival with various interesting activities.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival conveying profound connotations. Usually, there are three fundamental concepts related to this festival, which are gathering, thanksgiving and praying. Traditions and celebrations may change or vary due to time, geography, economy, culture, religion and so on, but it is all about well being together.