The Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival, coming up on Sept. 17, is a favorite holiday in several Asian nations. Its signature bite: the beautiful, decadent mooncake.

Mid-Autumn Festival became an official celebration in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) but there isn’t one single answer to the question of when and how the annual event began.

The Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the end of the autumn harvest in line with the full moon. In accordance with the Lunar calendar, it occurs on the fifteenth day of the eighth month.

Mid-Autumn Festival became an official celebration in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) but there isn’t one single answer to the question of when and how the Mid-Autumn Festival began.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, which is also known as the "Moon Festival" or "Mooncake Festival," is a traditional Asian celebration held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated throughout East Asia. We look at how five countries mark the occasion, the special foods they eat and the myths and legends associated with it. 25 Aug, 2022 ...

This free festival will also feature complimentary access to our new permanent Explore Asia exhibition as well as our new exhibition on view Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits. Admission to the Mid-Autumn ...

Mooncakes are eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. They represent completeness and family reunion. The one pictured here is filled with lotus paste and salted duck egg yolk. Today is the Mid ...

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association held a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday that attracted more than 1,000 community members. (Photo courtesy of Mengjia Zhang) This past ...

The Mid-Autumn Festival was celebrated just days after Mayor Cherelle Parker announced her support for the 76ers’ arena proposal at 10th and Market streets. Many Chinatown residents are fighting the ...