Chinese Lunar Day
Night of September 19, 2556 is an important day for the Chinese people is the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival 2556. On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, in some years the moon. Will meet in September or October, which is the mid-autumn. The Chinese called it the "Be Chill" (Zhong Qiu) means "Autumn" Daisy Moon. Traditionally the Chinese practiced continuously for thousands of years.
Beliefs about Moon
Moon The moon was shining most spectacular. And the full moon Of China, the moon is a symbol of beauty. Is the way of thinking of each other. When the family home was far away from my family. Look up at the moon, it provides a great feeling. Send to my family and loved ones over the moon.
In addition, the Chinese still regarded Moon As a member of the family to show unity. And watch the moon together. The Chinese have defined The Moon as the "Day of the availability of hosts."
History of the Moon
However, historical facts about the origins of this festival. Is still unclear. Some say that Emperor Wu. Of the Han Dynasty Initiated a celebration to worship the moon for 3 days in the fall.
While some historians say Moon Festival Occurred around the year 1911 during the Mongol occupation of China. The cake was made to hide a secret message of the rebels. Available to people across the country are coming together in a big 8 this month Mongol army was not aware of the purpose of the rebels. I think that the cakes were done according to the original tradition of the Chinese. For this reason, later that night to defeat the Mongol army was crushed. After the Ming dynasty was established. Moon It was practiced to this day.
The Moon
Earlier Moon Chinese men are not as popular moon. The Chinese believe that Moon is yin, the feminine element. Man is yang, so it was homage to the women only. But the Chinese men and women. Could not moon as well.
The Moon Will begin in the early part of the moon appears in the sky. And even in places where the moon is not visible. But the Chinese Moon Festival. It will also require the same moon that night. The ceremony lasted until about 4-5 pm after the ceremony, the family will share the same eating mooncakes. The food must be cut into equal number of people in the family. Do not overload or lack Each piece must be the same size. Moon cake is a symbol of unity. Unity in the family, so the shape of mooncakes. Circle only be made in a lump
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