1. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China ~ ARTS OF ASIA IN THE CLASSROOM ~ Elementary/Middle School Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera Institute for Asia and Asian Diasporas

2. Mid-Autumn Festival, Moon Cake Festival, & Harvest Moon Festival …are different names for the same FESTIVAL Mid-Autumn is a time for family and loved ones to gather and enjoy the full moon that is a symbol of plenty harmony and luck.

3. During mid-autumn festival… Everyone will treat themselves to Many different varieties of Moon cakes with a cup of Piping hot Chinese tea. Children enjoy brightly lit lanterns, puppet shows, and lantern parades.

6. Fruits of the festival Pomelos are a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. Pomelos have white flesh and a very thick rind. They are the largest citrus fruit and taste like a grapefruit, mild and sweet. Pomelos symbolize prosperity.

8. Forming the moon cakes Paddle & push molds for square and round Moon cakes

9. Lots of moon cakes!

11. The story of Jade Rabbit

12. In Chinese folklore, JADE RABBIT is often portrayed as a companion to the Moon Goddess Chang’e. They live together on the moon. Jade Rabbit mixes potions so Chang’e will have eternal life.

13. Brightly lit lanterns Moon Festival is not complete without the soft glow of a lantern.

14. We’re making a rabbit lantern to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival Rabbit Lantern contains a glow stick

15. ARTS OF ASIA IN THE CLASSROOM Maxine Rosenberg ~ Outreach Art Teacher Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera Institute for Asia and Asian Diasporas