What snack is commonly eaten during the Mid Autumn Festival?
Moon Cakes
What is another name for the Mid Autumn Festival?
Moon Festival
In addition to the moon what is also celebrated during this festival?
The annual harvest
What is the meaning of the festival?
Gathering, Thanksgiving, Praying
Duck is a dish that is commonly served during this festival. True or False?
True! Giving a duck as a gift or eating duck is a traditional custom at Mid-Autumn Festival
When is the Mid Autumn festival in the lunar calendar?
15th day of the 8th month
The Mid Autumn Festival occurs on the same day every year. True or False?
False! The Mid Autumn Festival follows the lunar calendar so it lands on a different day each year!
Many people like to stay in their homes during this holiday. True or False
False! Many people tend to travel during this festival
What is the significance of Mooncakes?
Mooncakes symbolizes togetherness and completeness
According to legend, Who is believed to live on the moon?
Chang'e and a rabbit
What can sometimes be written on the surface of mooncakes?
Greetings and wishes for the festival or the company that made the mooncake
Who celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival?
Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese people.
What are common fillings for Mooncakes?
red bean, lotus seed paste, salted egg yolks, nuts, meat, green tea, fruits, and yam
How many suns were there before Hou Yi shot them down
10
According to traditional customs what is the correct way to eat mooncake with your family?
All family members would share one mooncake
What object can sometimes be released into the sky during the Mid Autumn Festival?
Kongming Lanterns
What do some people believe eating taro during the festival brings?
People believe it brings good luck! They also believe it drives away evil spirits and disaster.
When did the Mid Autumn Festival first begin?
Zhou Dynasty 1066 B.C. - 221 B.C.
What is the world record for the largest mooncake?
On September 19th, 2013 the largest Mooncake was recorded to weigh 5,502.74 lb (2,496.4 kg)
What is the name of the popular dance performed during the festival in Hong Kong
The Fire Dragon Dance