Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

You’ve probably heard of the cow that jumped over the moon, but what about the jade rabbit that actually lives there? That rabbit, a beautiful woman and a brave archer all play roles in the mythology behind the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a Chinese holiday being celebrated at the Museum of Chinese in America. In addition to hearing the tale, young visitors can take part in a “Round Is the Moon” scavenger hunt; taste mooncakes, a traditional confection; take part in lantern-making, mooncake design and potion-making workshops; and watch demonstrations of paper cutting and calligraphy.