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 popularity of the Mid-Autumn Festival peaked in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and Qing dynasty (1644-1912). People celebrated it with activities, such as burning incense and watching fire ...

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.

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.

In 2024, the Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Moon Festival, falls on September 17. Here’s a bit of background and a few tips on how to join this massive full moon party. What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?