Festliches China: Mittherbstfest

Der 15. Tag des achten Mondmonats ist das Mittherbstfest, eine Feier, bei der der Mond im Mittelpunkt steht. Aus alten Zeiten, it has been customary for Chinese to reunite with family members and enjoy a sweet mooncake while observing the beautiful moon.

This yearning for the moon among Chinese people can be traced back to a fairytale: “Chang’e Flies to the Moon”. What is the story about? And how is this related to China’s “Chang’e Moon Exploration Project”? What does the dark side of the moon look like? Watch this episode of Festliches China to find out more.

WINIW Mid-Autumn Festival Gathering