Origin

When it comes to the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is commonly believed that the Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history that originated in China. This country has one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world, with a history that spans over 5,000 years. Therefore, this festival not only has historical origins but also embraces interesting mythological ones.

Historically, the Mid-Autumn Festival can be traced back to the custom of offering sacrifices to the moon in ancient times. This tradition took place under the Zhou Dynasty (1056-256 BC) when the way people did their agricultural activities was mainly through weather observation. Specifically, it is thought that there is a close connection between the movement of the moon and agricultural production and seasonal changes. That's why the Chinese held several ritual ceremonies to the moon with the hope that they would be blessed with a prosperous harvest and good fortune during that year.

Over time, the Mid-Autumn has become more and more popular and merged to form the celebration today. The way people celebrate is not only for the successful year like its initial origin but for the sharing and reunion with each other.