Legend and Poetry
Traditions and Poetry
Fun Facts
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Who is Chang E?
The Fairy on the moon (The moon lady).
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What is the traditional food for Mid-autumn Festival?
Moon Cakes
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Can you say three of alternative names of Mid-Autumn Festival?
Moon Festival, Mooncake Festival, Zhongqiu Festival, Lantern Festival, Reunion Festival, Harvest Moon and Chinese Thanksgiving.
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Which Dynasty was Wu Gang from?
He was from Han Dynasty.
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Which day is the Mid-Autumn Festival?
August 15th of lunar calendar.
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Who celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival?
Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese people.
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Who is Hou Yi and what did he do?
He is a master archer and Chang E's husband. He saved the world by shooting nine suns.
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Why the shape of moon cake is round?
The round shape indicates the reunion.
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What is the meaning of the festival?
Gathering, Thanksgiving, Praying
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月上柳梢头,—————
人约黄昏后。
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春花秋月何时了?—————。 李煜《虞美人·春花秋月何时了
往事知多少。
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Who will exchange verses of song while gazing at the moon?
Young Vietnam men and women in the early decades of the twentieth century.
500
Recite one of the poems about the moon? 望月怀远 or 水调歌头
张九龄《望月怀远》 海上生明月,天涯共此时。 情人怨遥夜,竟夕起相思。 灭烛怜光满,披衣觉露滋。 不堪盈手赠,还寝梦佳期。
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What are the similarities and differences between Mid-autumn Festival and Thanks giving?
Similarities:1. Celebrate in autumn. 2. Celebrate harvest. Differences: Different traditional food.
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Sing a song related to the moon or the festival.