Mid-Autumn festival traditional culture

With the Mid-Autumn Festival coinciding with China’s National Day holiday this year, people across the country are celebrating the occasion with activities steeped in traditional culture. Celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month on the Chinese calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of the harvest season and an occasion for family reunions.

As one of China’s most cherished traditional holidays, it carries a long history and deep cultural significance. This year, tourist sites across China have launched new cultural and tourism offerings during the holiday that highlight China’s cultural treasures.