Posted 31 Aug 2010
People teaching English in China may like to attend the Mid-Autumn Moon Cake Festival on September 22nd.
This annual event is held to commemorate the 14th-century uprising of the Chinese against Mongolian occupation.
People teaching English in Asia may see families in Singapore, Malaysia and China gather to give thanks to the rebels, celebrate unity and enjoy a banquet.
Teachers could even get involved as firework displays, parades of dragon dances and market stalls selling moon cakes all occur under the full moon.
The moon cake is a delicacy often served with red bean paste and it is believed that these cakes were used by the 14th century rebels.
It is thought that the rebels embedded messages into the food and smuggled them to their allies, which allowed them to overthrow the oppressive Yuan Dynasty.
Chinese children make paper lanterns in the run-up to the event and they will show them off under the night sky.
Meanwhile, adults can sit back with some tea and moon cake while watching all the displays and dances that will occur.
Category: Living Abroad
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