Moon Festival
25
Sep
08
Oct
CELEBRATE TRADITION

Moon Festival

Join us under the shimmering moonlight as we celebrate the enchanting Moon Festival with a night of lanterns, entertainment, and lunar delight!
When
Monday,
25 Sep 2023
Sunday,
08 Oct 2023

The Moon Festival is also known as Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest festival in China after the Lunar New Year. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, which is always in the middle of the autumn season in China. At this time of the year the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. In Chinese culture the full moon symbolises reunion so families reunite for celebrations to worship and appreciate the moon together, and share mooncakes to celebrate. 

Reconnect with friends and family to honour the Moon Festival in the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Explore the Garden after dark and marvel at the moon, indulge in delicious mooncakes and unravel secret lantern riddles!

In Darling Square be immersed in a world of colour as you dine and dance amongst hundreds of lanterns. Taste the traditional flavours of the festival, taking home Moon Cakes to share with your loved ones. Get up and groove with DJs and traditional Chinese entertainment.


WHAT'S ON AT THE CHINESE GARDEN OF FRIENDSHIP

25 September - 8 October
Lantern Riddles

Come and roam around the Garden and solve the riddles attached to the lanterns. They often contain messages of wisdom and good fortune and give people of all ages the opportunity to explore and have a bit of fun - a great way to celebrate the Moon Festival.

Cost: Free with Garden entry

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30 September
Appreciating the Moon

6pm - 9pm

Immerse yourself in the celestial wonder while delighting in soothing music performances that perfectly complement the serene atmosphere. Experience the magic of moon-watching as the Chinese Garden of Friendship extends their opening hours for one day only on this special occasion.

Cost: Free with Garden entry

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25 SEP - 6 OCT
Little Calligraphers

Have your little ones discover the beauty and artistry of Chinese calligraphy with a short tour and fun hands-on practice activity!

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Darling Square Moon Festival

Continue your celebrations in Darling Square with traditional flavours, colourful lanterns, traditional Chinese entertainment, and live DJs!

Be immersed in a world of colour as you dine and dance amongst hundreds of lanterns. Taste the traditional flavours of the festival with delicious Moon Cakes, reciece your own personalised lantern at the callligraphy bar, and dance the night away with DJs and traditional Chinese entertainment.

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Special Offers & Deals
29 Sep - 1 Oct
Personalise Your Free Lantern

Receive a FREE lantern when you dine in Darling Square and personalise it at the calligraphy bar!

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