What is the difference between Xianju Mid-Autumn Festival and other places?

The Xianju Mid-Autumn Festival, like the Mid-Autumn Festival in other places, is a traditional festival celebrating the full moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. However, there may be some differences in the way the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated and customs in each place.

In Xianju, the Mid-Autumn Festival is regarded as a very important festival and people hold various forms of celebrations. One of the most famous is the Xianju Lantern Festival, which is also a major feature of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Xianju. During the Mid-Autumn Festival every year, all kinds of exquisite lantern club exhibitions and competitions will be held in Xianju, attracting a large number of tourists and spectators.

Additionally, there is another unique traditional activity of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Xianju, which is "Lighting Lanterns with the Moon". On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival every year, people will light bonfires or lanterns in the mountainous areas and fields, and gather together to sing, dance, and taste various Mid-Autumn Festival delicacies, spending a joyful night.

Of course, other places have their own ways of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival and special foods. For example, in the Guangdong area, people will eat mooncakes and enjoy the moon, while there will also be exciting activities such as lion and dragon dances and other folk performances.

All in all, there may be some differences in the ways of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival and customs in different regions, which is a reflection of the rich and diverse traditional culture of China. But no matter where you are, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a wonderful time for people to reunite, pray for blessings, exchange mooncakes and enjoy the bright moon.