Fusion of East and West
Moon Festival Melody
中秋情 - 2023
About us:
The Moon Festival is one of the most transitional Chinese holidays.
The Moon Festival Melody concert, founded by cellist Kai Chen, is entering its ninth year.
For the past nine years, the Moon Festival Melody has brought colorful repertoires and various musical forms to the audience. Each performance is carefully crafted by the musicians, and has been praised and loved by friends and audience members alike.
The 9th annual Moon Festival Melody will be held at Meydenbauer Theater on September 17th at 3:30pm. As always, we are pleased to bring you an exciting selection of music across various instruments and genres. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating this traditional Chinese holiday together!
SAVE THE DATE: 17 SEP, 2023
About Moon Festival:
Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is an ancient and culturally significant celebration observed by various East Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore. This festival takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest, symbolizing unity and togetherness.
The origins of the Moon Festival can be tlraced back over 3,000 years to Chinese folklore and mythology. Legend has it that the festival commemorates Chang'e, the moon goddess, who swallowed an elixir of immortality and ascended to the moon, residing there with the Jade Rabbit as her companion. To honor her and pray for her blessings, people began gathering to admire the moon during this time of the year.