China celebrated the moon and harvest

The second most important celebration from the Chinese calendar has just taken place. 

Ancient tradition, this celebration has become regular in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and one of the main festivals in China since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

The Moon Festival (or Mid-Autumn Festival) is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, this year on September 8. Always a night of full moon. That night, the moon is particularly bright, rounder and more beautiful than the rest of the year. Symbol of family unity and the gathering. Admire the full moon, eat fruits and "moon cakes" surrounded by his family are the main traditions of this feast.

The Moon Festival can be seen as the synthesis of an anciant lunar worship and an agricultural fair. At this time of the year, the fruit is ripe, grain harvested, the weather is nice and it's time to celebrate the harvest with a big feast. 

source : china information, radio china international