
The Mid-Autumn Festival is soon upon us, and when you’re not busy lighting up lanterns or gorging on delicious mooncakes, there are numerous other interesting activities you can check out. Lanterns are practically synonymous with the Mid-Autumn Festival, but have you ever wondered why? Lanterns have been associated with the festival since the Tang dynasty,...
Mooncake, lantern and full moon. What comes into mind? Yes, it is none other than one of the loveliest Chinese festivals, the Mid-Autumn Festival which is all about celebration with the family. This festival falls on the 8th moon, 15th day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar around the time of the Autumn Equinox. In the...
Mid-Autumn Festival traditions focus on the theme of thanksgiving and reunion, as the full moon symbolizes unity, which should resonate strongly in today’s fast-paced world. The most common traditions for the festival are eating moon cakes and gazing at the moon. Besides, ethnic minorities across China have their own unique customs. Slow life down to...
Calling all high-tea aficionados and pleasure seekers: what better way to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival if not with some of the greatest traditional delicacies in town! For a limited time of four days, diners can enjoy a delectable, mid-autumn inspired afternoon tea, curated by our very own Executive Sous Chef Byron Zhang. We all know...
Are you ready for the Mid-Autumn Festival? The day is also known as the Moon Festival, because this time of the year the moon is at its roundest and brightest. Chinese native Ying will be here to share stories and songs both in English and Chinese to help us celebrate and learn more about this...
The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming up soon and we can't wait to celebrate by eating all of the yummy mooncakes and playing with lanterns! Lanterns have been associated with the festival, possibly because of their traditional symbolization of fertility. All too appropriate for a harvest festival. The lanterns also serve a practical purpose of lighting...
The newly-launched MKidz Club at The Mines is running a series of weekend workshops and fun activities for little juniors. With this club, not only you can enjoy loads of exciting activities and fun workshops every weekend, you can also receive a FREE goodie bag with membership passport upon registration. Sign your kids up at...
Hong Kong isn’t always the most pet-friendly place, which is why it’s exciting to have a new dog-friendly destination. Hooman by the Sea is just that. Located in the new Art Park in the West Kowloon Cultural District, the café’s outdoor space is perfect for your pooch. While the menu offers owners coffee, refreshing drinks,...
Head on down to Chinatown to commemorate Singapore Bicentennial and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at the same time! Bask in Chinese traditions and heritage through traditional dishes, costume booth, fortune telling, face threading, and calligraphy. Other mid-autumn activities such as lantern painting competition, festive trade fair, food stalls, and also the annual mass lantern walk!...
Presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Moonfest – A Mid-Autumn Celebration showcases some of the very best traditional Chinese arts by Singapore and overseas artists and companies. This 15th edition of Moonfest is even more accessible, especially for families and the younger generation to encounter the beauty of traditional Chinese arts. Moonfest will...
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