Article by Leanne Waverly Sy Edited by Regiena Siy 1) Mooncake (月饼, yuèbǐng) The mooncake is iconic to the Mid-Autumn Festival. It symbolizes the full moon, happiness, and family reunions.…
Written by Caitlin Anne Young and Edited by Denise Joaquin, Matthew Yuching
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An over 3000 year-old tradition symbolizing prosperity, happiness and family reunions, Mid-Autumn Festival (MAF) last September 14–16 held by Ateneo Celadon. MAF was held in Zen Garden and on the…
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a popular festival being celebrated across different parts of Asia (e.g. China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam). Despite the differences in traditions, these countries celebrate during the 15…
The first time I’d ever heard of a mooncake, I remember wondering how someone traveled to outer space and managed to bake a piece of the moon. Clearly, I took…
For the Chinese, September comes with the sound of dice hitting the surface of porcelain bowls. It’s Mid-Autumn Festival season, and that only ever meant two things: mooncakes and Pua…
