Celebrating The Harvest Moon Festival In China

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Sep 22nd 2009 at 3:03AM

Just about every culture has its Autumn festivals. In China, the Harvest Moon or Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the time when the harvest moon is full in the sky, signaling a time of abundance after the harvest. Should you happen to be in China in the next few weeks, you can travel along the Yangzi River on the Sanctuary M.S. Yangzi Explorer from Sanctuary Retreats and experience the magic of a time when people gather on hilltops, riverbanks and park benches to gaze at the brightest moon of the year. During this celebratory time, guides onboard the boat will educate guests on many Chinese customs, share folk tales inspired by the festival, teach and play the game of Lantern Riddles and invite guests to sample some of the many varieties of the traditional Moon Cake. Cabins are still available and rates during these peak season 3- and 4-night sails begin at $1,750 per person sharing in a deluxe cabin on the main deck.

Tags: china, harvest moon festival, HarvestMoonFestival, travel, yangzi