Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration 10 Sept 2011 Bukit Timah Primary School 2

Mid-Autumn Festival  Falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month of the Chinese calendar.  On that night, the moon appears to be at its fullest and brightest.  As the full moon is round and symbolizes reunion, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Festival of Reunion. 3

What do we do on Mid-Autumn Festival?

1. Moon Gazing  Those who cannot return home watch the bright moonlight and feel deep longing for their loved ones.

2. Enjoying Moon Cakes Moon cakes are typically round, symbolizing family unity. Traditional moon cakes have egg yolk fillings, representing the moon. 6

Other delicacies for Mid- Autumn Festival

3. Lantern Parade 8 a celebration to bring neighbours together

9 The Legends of Mid-Autumn Festival

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Quiz Time! When will Mid-Autumn Festival 2011 take place? A. 15 th August, 2011 B. 12 th September, 2011 C. 14 th November, 2011 D. 13 th October, 2011

Name any two festive food we eat during Mid-Autumn Festival.

Which one of the following activities is not supposed to be carried out during Mid- Autumn Festival? A. Moon gazing B. Eating moon cakes C. Receiving red packets D. Lighting lanterns

Who is the lady in the moon? A. Heavenly Queen Mother 王母娘娘 B. Hou Yi 后羿 C. Weaver Girl 织女 D. Chang E 嫦娥

Have A Cool Mid-Autumn Festival!