F rom colorful lantern displays to mooncake-making workshops, poetry readings, and musical performances, Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations are taking place across the globe, inviting people from all backgrounds to explore traditional Chinese culture. The ongoing festival is observed on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It is one of China’s most significant holidays, where families gather to enjoy the full moon, share mooncakes, and celebrate the harvest season.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared a message on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “The Mid-Autumn Festival serves as a beautiful reminder of our shared history and heritage. It highlights how multiculturalism enriches our modern Australia. I wish everyone the best during this year’s festivities.
” In Myanmar, students celebrated the festival at the China Cultural Center in Yangon with poetry recitations, traditional music, and quiz competitions. The event drew about 150 people, including local students and Chinese company employees. Fifteen-year-old Htet Thiri Win played the Chinese zither, delighting the audience with soft, melodic tones, later commenting, “I love the mooncakes, and the tea is excellent!” Tin Maung Tun, rector of the University of Yangon, highlighted the shared cultural appreciation for the full moon in both Chinese and Myanmar traditions, symbolizing harmony and reunion.
In Laos, the China Cultural Center and the National University of Laos hosted a p.