The campus community is invited to celebrate the Asian Mid-Autumn Festival Friday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Thwing Center. The event to will feature authentic food from various countries in Asia and opportunities to participate in activities and traditions associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The first 200 Case Western Reserve University students to arrive will receive a free giveaway. Students should make sure to bring their CWRU ID.
The event is free and open to the public.
About the Asian Mid-Autumn Festival
Throughout much of Eastern Asia, the successful harvest is celebrated when the moon shines bright in the sky. The Asian Mid-Autumn Festival is about bringing families together and goes by many names, including Tet Trung Thu, Tsukimi and Chuseok. Traditions vary, but often, family and friends celebrate the harvest of rice and wheat by eating special desserts like mooncakes, sharing stories and hanging lanterns. The moon is an important part of the holiday, and it’s common for celebrations to take place at night to provide an opportunity to enjoy it.
Event organizers hope to inspire that same holiday feeling on campus for all students, staff, faculty and community members who attend.
The Asian Mid-Autumn Festival is sponsored by the Center for International Affairs, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Office of the Provost and First-Year Experience and Family Programs.