Same Moon, Different Traditions: Mid-Autumn in China vs Malaysia

1 Nov 2025 • 7:16 PM MYT
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The Mid-Autumn Festival is widely celebrated around Asia. (Image Credit: CNN) On the 15th night of the eighth lunar month, a young Chinese girl walks through the streets of Kuala Lumpur, carrying a glowing lantern. At the same time, a family in Beijing gathers on their balcony, setting out tea, snacks, and mooncakes, patiently waiting for the moon to rise. Though separated by thousands of miles, both of them gaze upon the same moon.   For Chinese communities around the world, the Mid-Autumn...