Asian Mid-Autumn Festival

The campus community is invited to celebrate the Asian Mid-Autumn Festival Monday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Thwing Center atrium. Attendees can enjoy authentic food from China, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan, as well as activities and traditions associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. Student and community booths will offer games and activities to keep everyone, including family, entertained. View the CampusGroups event page.

About the Mid-Autumn Festival

Throughout much of Eastern Asia, the successful harvest is celebrated when the moon shines bright in the sky. The Asian Mid-Autumn Festival is about bringing families together and goes by many names including Tet Trung Thu, Tsukimi and Chuseok. Traditions vary, but often family and friends celebrate the harvest of rice and wheat by eating special desserts like mooncakes, sharing stories and hanging lanterns. The moon is an important part of the holiday, and it's common for celebrations to take place at night to provide an opportunity to enjoy it. The Asian Mid-Autumn Festival is sponsored by the Center for International Affairs, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Office of the Provost and First-Year Experience and Family Programs.