Han Chinese and the MongolsĪnother legend told to kids in local schools covers the uprising of Han Chinese against the ruling Mongols and the end of the Yuan Dynasty (1280-1368 CE). Thus started the legend of the lady in the moon. Yearly, Hou Yi prepares a table with mooncakes, fresh fruits, and incense – the favorite food of Chang’e, and feast on the day when the moon is at its fullest, hoping to get a glimpse of his wife’s shadow. When Hou Yi discovered what had happened he killed the apprentice and cried at the moon, however right there he saw the moon shone brighter and clearer than ever before, and he saw a glimpse of a shadow that resembled Chang’e precisely. It is said that she stays on the moon, to stay near her husband Hou Yi. As it was not meant for her, she became light as air and floated up into the sky. One day the apprentice tried to steal the elixir, and Chang-’e saw the only way to protect it was to drink it. However, a greedy apprentice observed them and decided that he should be the one to benefit from the drink. Instead, he gave it to Chang’e to keep the elixir safe.
However, Hou Yi, would not leave his wife Chang’e, therefore he did not drink the elixir. His bravery earned him an elixir from the Queen of Heaven, which would give him eternal life. One day, a strong archer, Hou Yi, succeeded in shooting down 9 of the suns, leaving only one perfect moon. The festival was later given a mythological story with legends of Chang’e, the beautiful lady in the moon.Īccording to Chinese mythology, the earth once had 10 suns circling over it.
RESTAURANT TO CELEBRATE MIDAUTUMN FESTIVAL IN LOS ANGELES FULL
“Zhong Qiu Jie” probably began as a harvest festival, where emperors celebrated the harvest by making offerings to the moon and celebrating with a massive feast.Īn old saying goes “people and the moon reunite to form a full circle”. Eating fragrant mooncakes of many varieties and pomelo is also part of the festivity.
In Taiwan people usually indulge in a BBQ feast and light lanterns. It is time for family members and loved ones to gather and enjoy the full moon – an auspicious symbol of abundance, harmony, and luck. “Zhong Qiu Jie”, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. Here are the most common history of the Mid-Autumn Festival and ideas of what to do with your family and friends. Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as “Zhong Qiu Jie”, Lantern festival, or Moon Festival is the second most important festival in Asia. What is the Mid-Autumn Festival and what to do?
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