Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Hello, ZJUers across the globe!

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a holiday that is all about giving thanks, for nature’s abundance and for joyful reunions with loved ones. On this special day, no matter where you are, Zhejiang University wishes you and your family a wonderful time!

About Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in many East Asian communities. In China, it's a reunion time for families, just like Thanksgiving in the US.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is also called the Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival. It traditionally falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important festival in China after Chinese New Year. Chinese people celebrate it by gathering for dinners and lighting paper lanterns. The most popular food for this holiday is the mooncake.