What is the story behind the moon festival?

The early form of the Mid-Autumn Festival was derived from the custom of moon worship during the Zhou Dynasty over 3,000 years ago. In ancient China, most emperors worshiped the moon annually. Then the custom was accepted by the masses and became more and more popular over time.

Why do Vietnamese Celebrate moon?

It is thought that the festival is an opportunity for parents to make up for lost time and show their love and appreciation for their children. Today, one can feel the taste of Mid-Autumn Festival through the appearance of stands selling Mooncakes (Bánh Trung Thu) all other the streets of Vietnam.

What were mooncakes originally used for?

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The predecessor of mooncake is the Taishi cake in the Shang Dynasty (17th century BC – 1046 BC) and Zhou Dynasty (17th century BC – 256 BC). For a long time in history, mooncakes were used as a sacrifice on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

When did the moon festival begin?

The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history of over 3,000 years. It originated from the custom of worshipping the moon during the Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 256 BC). The custom of the Moon Festival was mainly shaped in the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). It became popular after the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279).

How does Vietnam celebrate Moon Festival?

Moonlit celebrations Families pick up lanterns, toys and treats in the alleyways of Ho Chi Minh City’s Cholon District. On the night of the full moon, children bearing brightly coloured lanterns form raucous processions and tour their neighbourhoods singing songs.

How do we celebrate Moon Festival?

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important festival in China after Chinese New Year. Chinese people celebrate it by gathering for dinners, worshiping the moon, lighting paper lanterns, eating mooncakes, etc.

What is the message in mooncakes?

Ming revolution This prompted the quick distribution of mooncakes. The mooncakes contained a secret message: on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, kill the rulers.

Where did moon cakes originate?

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When should you eat mooncakes?

A mooncake (simplified Chinese: 月饼; traditional Chinese: 月餅) is a Chinese bakery product traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節).