Significance of Lantern Festival in Mid-Autumn Festival

The first meaning of hanging lanterns in Mid-Autumn Festival is to inherit the traditional culture of China and create a strong festive atmosphere; The second meaning means a happy reunion. In ancient times, lanterns were used for lighting. Hanging lanterns on the streets during the Mid-Autumn Festival represents a way to light up reunion. The third meaning is to hope that women are more talented.

As an offering to worship the moon god, moon cakes have a long history. The word moon cake was first seen in Liang Lumeng by Wu in the Southern Song Dynasty. The combination of moon cakes and local food customs has developed Cantonese cuisine, Jin cuisine, Beijing cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine, Chaozhou cuisine and Yunnan cuisine, which are deeply loved by people all over the country.