Moon Festival

🌕 Celebrating the Moon Festival at York University’s Markham Campus

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Moon Festival Celebration at York University’s Markham Campus. This year’s Moon Festival Celebration was a joyful evening filled with culture, music, and community spirit, thanks to our active and vibrant community. 🌸✨

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The Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most celebrated cultural holidays across East and Southeast Asia. Traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, it symbolizes reunion, gratitude, and hope for prosperity. Families gather to admire the full moon, enjoy mooncakes, light lanterns, and celebrate harmony and renewal.

A group of performers play traditional Chinese drums during the Moon Festival Celebration at York University’s Markham Campus.

From traditional Chinese dances, calligraphy, and the art of tea drinking to singing performances, games, and a grand prize draw, the event truly captured the beauty and traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Families, students, and community members came together to share in the warmth of the full moon and the spirit of togetherness.

Performers present a traditional Chinese opera in vibrant costumes during the Moon Festival Celebration at York University’s Markham Campus.

You can visit and download the images from the Moon Festival by clicking the Dropbox button.

🎊🌕 See you next year 🥮🎉