Islamabad (TDI): The China Cultural Center in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Cultural Office of the Chinese embassy, has started a series of online activities to mark the 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival, themed ‘A Moon Moment to Remember,’ both in Pakistan and globally.
As part of this year’s festivities, the “Mid-Autumn Day in Poetry” video series and other vibrant events are being organized by the China Cultural Center in Pakistan.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, which is one of the most cherished holidays in China, is a time for families to gather under the full moon and light lanterns to symbolically brighten the path to success for the approaching year.
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The festival will commence on September 17 this year, coinciding with the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when the moon is at its fullest.
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Festivities include feasting at round tables and moon-gazing, as the round shape represents completeness and family unity.
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A variety of activities, including themed videos, performances, and other cultural content showcasing China’s Mid-Autumn celebrations, will be shared on social media platforms.
This includes the X account of Zhang Heqing, Cultural Counsellor and Director of the China Cultural Center in Pakistan, the Center’s Official WeChat Channel, and its Official Facebook Page.
