The special customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival include:
1. Mooncakes - Eating mooncakes is a major tradition during the Mid-Autumn Festival. These are round pastries filled with sweet or savory ingredients, symbolizing团圆 (tuányuán) or reunion.
2. Watching the moon - Viewing the full moon on the night of the festival is a cherished custom. It is believed that the moon is at its roundest and brightest on this night.
3. Lighting lanterns - People often hang lanterns in their homes or carry them around, symbolizing brightness, joy, and a good harvest.
4. Dragon and lion dances - These performances are held to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits, and they are especially popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
5. Riddles and guessing games - Participants engage in traditional Chinese riddles and guessing games, often with lanterns, which are lit and carried around.
6. Tea ceremonies - Drinking tea is another custom, believed to help clear one's mind and aid in contemplating the moon.
7. Sending messages - In ancient times, people sent messages to their loved ones through the post, as the full moon was considered the perfect time to express one's feelings.
8. Pongal - In parts of Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also celebrated with a dish called Pongal, a sweet porridge made from rice, milk, and jaggery.
These customs vary slightly across regions and countries where the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated.
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