Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Notice
Sep 14, 2024Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Notice
Dear customers and partners,
On the occasion of the special Mid-Autumn Festival, we sincerely wish you and your family good health and happiness! As a foreign trade company that upholds traditional values, we believe that understanding and respecting cultural traditions is of great importance. Through this news article, we hope to enhance our relationship and share this important Chinese traditional festival with you.
Background and Traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or the Reunion Festival, is one of China's traditional and important holidays, usually celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is a day of family reunion, enjoying delicious food, admiring the moon, expressing gratitude, and praying for blessings. The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history and profound cultural significance. Here are some traditional customs and festive activities:
Mooncakes: Representative delicacies of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes are round pastries filled with various flavors such as lotus seed paste, red bean paste, and mixed nuts. People exchange mooncakes to symbolize reunion and blessings.
Moon Appreciation: A must-do activity during the Mid-Autumn Festival. People gather together on the night of the full moon, admire the moon, recite poems, sing songs, and share homemade treats.
Chang'e Flying to the Moon: One of the legends associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the story, Chang'e is a goddess who married a hunter named Houyi. After Houyi shot down nine suns and became a hero, their story ends with Chang'e longing for a mortal life and ascending to the moon.
Lanterns: One of the symbols of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Colorful lanterns are hung up during the festival to create a festive atmosphere. Lanterns also represent hope and auspiciousness.
Revised Holiday Schedule for Mid-Autumn Festival 2024
According to the latest holiday notification, the revised holiday schedule for Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 is as follows:
Holiday period: September 15th (Friday, 15th day of the eighth lunar month) to September 17th (Sunday), totaling 3 days.
Mooncakes and elements of Chinese traditional festivals have gradually gained international recognition, becoming activities in which people from various backgrounds participate. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with the most authentic Mid-Autumn Festival experience and products to enrich your understanding of Chinese culture.
Finally, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continuous support and trust. If you have any further inquiries about the customs, festive activities, or any other aspects of the Mid-Autumn Festival, we are always here to assist you. We sincerely wish you and your family a happy reunion and a wonderful and memorable time during the Mid-Autumn Festival!
Thank you!
Your sincere business partner