WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The place where people gather to view the moon, such as a veranda or window, is known as the tsukimidai. It is traditionally decorated with such offerings as rice dumplings called tsukimi-dango and produce like taro as well as susuki, or pampas grass.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Japan, the Mid-Autumn Festival is known as Tsukimi, which literally translates to ‘moon watch’. Just like the Moon Festival celebrations in China, Tsukimi takes place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when the moon is said to be at its brightest and most beautiful.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many temples and shrines throughout Japan celebrate the Tsukimi event with performances such as traditional dances and poetry recitals from the Heian era. In most Japanese homes, Tsukimi is celebrated in a much more humble manner.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Full Moon or Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on September 15 in China, Vietnam and anywhere else ethnic Chinese people live. We take a look at what makes the celebrations so special.