In the previous article, parents and children learned about the origin and meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and also found out when is the 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival ? This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival will take place on September 10, 2022 (on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month). That means there are only a few days left until the Mid-Autumn Festival. The streets are bustling and more vibrant with the appearance of countless shops selling moon cakes and colorful lanterns.
Surely the children are also eagerly looking forward to this special festival day. So have parents prepared Mid-Autumn Festival gifts or organized any interesting activities for their children? Let's take a look at the Mid-Autumn Festival activities below with Mykingdom.
Lantern procession
In China, on Mid-Autumn Festival, each house often hangs red lanterns to pray for good luck for the family. In addition, lanterns and Khong Minh lanterns are also used to write wishes for luck and peace.
In Vietnam, Mid-Autumn Festival is indispensable for colorful lanterns with a variety of lovely shapes such as stars, butterflies, carp... These lanterns are usually made of bamboo, wind paper and are decorated with many patterns on the outside.
Enjoy moon cakes
When talking about the Mid-Autumn Festival, we must definitely mention moon cakes with two typical types: sticky rice cakes and baked cakes. Mooncakes have an outer shell made of wheat flour, inside are many attractive fillings such as green beans, lotus seeds, mixed... This type of cake is often molded in wooden or plastic molds with a round shape symbolizing fullness. , fullness.
On Mid-Autumn Festival night, family members will gather together, eat cakes, drink tea and share life stories.
Destroy the feast on a moonlit night
Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival trays often include a full range of typical fruits such as watermelon, persimmon, dragon fruit, pomegranates, grapefruit, moon cakes... With ingenuity and meticulousness, many families still Cut fruits into funny animal shapes like puppies, hedgehogs, fish...
The Mid-Autumn Festival tray is used to worship the moon and heaven and earth with the hope of a good harvest and a peaceful and happy family. On the night of the full moon, the whole family will feast together and enjoy the flavors in a warm, united atmosphere.
Watch the full moon
On the full moon day of the 8th lunar month every year, the moon is at its fullest and brightest. This is also the ideal time for people to watch the moon and have fun together. Adults will tell children the story of Uncle Cuoi and Sister Hang.
Watch lion dances
Lion Dance is also a popular activity during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam. The Unicorn is half Dragon, half Beast, has only one horn and is one of the four sacred animals (Dragon - Unicorn - Turtle - Phung). According to folk beliefs, the Unicorn symbolizes magnificence and longevity. Therefore, the lion dance activity has the meaning of wishing good luck to everyone and every home.
In the Lion dance performances, there is also the appearance of Mr. Dia with a big belly, holding a fan with a happy face. The image of Mr. Dia and his son Lan represents the harmony between humans and animals in nature.
Sing military drums
Singing military drums is a traditional custom in the North during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Both men and women will sing back and forth with each other, creating rhythm for the song. It was a barbed wire or steel wire stretched over an empty barrel, making a thumping sound. Drum singers will sing according to rhymes, riddles or ideas. This activity took place extremely exciting, fun and dramatic.
Give gifts on Mid-Autumn Festival
Another interesting activity that most children look forward to is giving gifts. Adults will prepare Mid-Autumn Festival gifts such as candy, lanterns, clothes, Mid-Autumn toys for children ... Besides, Mid-Autumn Festival is also an opportunity for children to give gifts to their parents and relatives. gifts for each other, or businesses giving gifts to customers...
Above are common activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Depending on each locality and area, people organize corresponding activities. Mid-Autumn Festival is also considered the second Children's Day, so parents should shop and prepare for their children a meaningful and memorable festive night. Children not only understand more about the traditional customs of the nation but also feel the love and care of their parents for them. Don't forget to follow Mykingdom's Handbook section to update more new and useful knowledge.
