About this Event
The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival originated more than 3000 years ago and is now one of the most important festivals throughout East Asia. This September people from across the world will be celebrating the beauty of the moon when it is believed to be at its fullest and brightest.
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is a FREE event to attend and everyone is welcome to this inclusive cultural event.
4pm - 7pm Thursday 15 September
Duhgu-ba 'The Gathering Place' (next to the Goodwill Bridge), Gardens Point
- FREE mooncake tasting
- FREE workshops
- FREE cultural performances
- Food stalls
Mooncakes
Why do we eat mooncakes to celebrate?
Mooncakes are one of the most popular foods eaten during the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and the custom has several different origins. In ancient times mooncakes were made and eaten as an offering for the moon, but they've become symbolic in many other ways. Their roundness symbolises completeness and togetherness. They also look like the full moon that can be seen in the night sky during the festival. Around the globe people enjoy mooncakes after a big family dinner while drinking tea and admiring the moon. For many, eating mooncakes isn’t just about their delicious sweet taste! It honours cultural traditions that have been around for thousands of years.
COVID-19 Advice
This event will follow mandatory COVIDSafe requirements, find out more at qut.edu.au/coronavirus. Please keep everyone safe by:
- staying home if you're unwell
- following physical distancing recommendations
- regularly washing your hands
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Duhgu-ba, 'The Gathering Place' (next to the Goodwill Bridge), QUT Gardens Point Campus, Gardens Point Road, Brisbane City, Australia
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