Here are some traditional customs and activities of the Mid-Autumn Festival in English:
1. Moon Viewing (月夕, yuè xī) - Gathering with family and friends to admire the full moon, usually in the evening.
2. Eating Mooncakes (月饼, yuè bǐng) - Mooncakes are round pastries filled with sweet or savory ingredients, eaten to celebrate the festival.
3. Lantern Raising (放灯, fàng dēng) - Displaying lanterns, both traditional paper lanterns and modern varieties, as a symbol of joy and hope.
4. Dragon and Lion Dances (舞龙舞狮, wǔ lóng wǔ shī) - Performing dragon and lion dances to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
5. Teasing the Moon (玩月, wán yuè) - Children play a game by throwing a needle into a pot of water, with the moon's reflection to guide their aim.
6. Making and Launching Paper Lanterns (放天灯, fàng tiān dēng) - Writing wishes on paper lanterns and releasing them into the sky to symbolize letting go of worries and wishes for a good future.
7. Lighting incense and offering prayers (焚香祭月, fén xiāng jì yuè) - Some people burn incense and offer prayers to the moon, thanking it for the harvest and praying for good luck.
8. Listening to stories and songs about the Moon (听月歌, tīng yuè gē) - Sharing stories and traditional songs related to the moon, often with a focus on folklore or historical events.
These customs are part of the rich tapestry of Chinese cultural traditions and are celebrated by many Chinese communities around the world.
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