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#83 Full Moon, Full Reunion - The Mid-Autumn Festival (Online)
#83 Full Moon, Full Reunion - The Mid-Autumn Festival (Online)

Thu, Sep 12

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#83 Full Moon, Full Reunion - The Mid-Autumn Festival (Online)

Explore the cultural richness of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time when the moon is fullest and hearts are closest. Join us as we delve into traditional activities, folklore, and the symbolic foods that make this festival a cornerstone of family and community in Chinese culture.

Time & Location

Sep 12, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT

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About the event

Appetizer (30 mins) - Introduction to New Words & Phrases

Discuss the terms related to festivals such as "节日 (festival)," "大日子 (big day)," "过日子 (live day by day)," "节 (festival or node)," and "过节 (celebrate a festival)." Engage in interactive questions like "What festivals do you usually celebrate and why?"

Main Course (30 mins) - Now, Let's Practice

Dive into the legends associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Learn what activities are traditionally done during the Mid-Autumn Festival such as family reunions, moon watching, and eating mooncakes.

Watch a video: The Moon Festival Video

Dessert (30 mins) - Open Discussions

嫦娥奔月现代工程

Discuss the modern interpretations of the 'Chang'e Flying to the Moon' legend.

你认为中秋节的传统在现代社会中还重要吗?(Nǐ rènwéi Zhōngqiū Jié de chuántǒng zài xiàndài shèhuì zhōng hái zhòngyào ma?)

  • Do you think the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival are still important in modern society?

在你的家庭中,中秋节有没有特别的家庭传统?(Zài nǐ de jiātíng zhōng, Zhōngqiū Jié yǒu méiyǒu tèbié de jiātíng chuántǒng?) 在你的文化中,有类似的节日吗?分享一个你的记忆/回忆。

  • Are there any special family traditions for the Mid-Autumn Festival (or other similar festivals in your culture)  in your family?

Tickets

  • Weekly Pass

    You will have one-time access to the event.

    $15.00
    +$0.38 service fee
    Sale ended

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