Throughout much of Eastern Asia—including China, Vietnam, Japan and more—the successful harvest is celebrated when the moon shines bright in the sky and is an important event. The festival is celebrated this year Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The Case Western Reserve University student community is invited to celebrate this event in Fribley Dining Hall at the “From the East” food station. All week, there will be Asian-inspired dishes such as Korean-style honey sesame tofu, tamari beef and vegetable stir fry and lo mein egg. There will also be a tea station with a variety of teas (jasmine, green, gunpowder, etc.) for tea tasting. We hope that everyone is able to enjoy this wonderful festival!
About the Asian Mid-Autumn Festival
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. More information can be found on the Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) website.