Mid-Autumn Festival get-together is always such a thrill! When you see lanterns of all shapes and sizes lighting up the night (especially those made by our Misses & Misters😊) and taste those sweet and innovative mooncakes that tantalize your taste buds, it’s just the perfect moment to cherish the warmth and togetherness with friends and family!

The Mid-Autumn or Mooncake Festival celebrated over 3000 years ago combines the symbolic richness of lanterns and mooncakes, each with its own history and significance.

Lanterns, with their vibrant designs and radiant glow, have a history deeply rooted in Chinese culture. They originally served as signals for coordinating rebel uprisings during the Tang Dynasty and evolved into a symbol of brightness, happiness, and reunion. Lanterns illuminate the path to unity, a central theme during the Mid-Autumn Festival, where families and friends come together to celebrate the full moon.

On the other hand, mooncakes carry a centuries-old legacy as offerings to the moon goddess and later during the Ming dynasty converted as secret messengers during a rebellion against the Mongols. Today, their round shape symbolizes unity and togetherness among families, even when physically separated, mooncakes represent the sweetness of familial bonds and friendships.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the combination of lanterns and mooncakes creates a harmonious celebration where the glow of lanterns mirrors the moon’s luminance, and the sharing of mooncakes reflects the sharing of love and unity among loved ones. It’s a time when traditions passed down through generations continue to connect people, embracing the beauty of the moon and the warmth of human connection.

The Mid-Autumn Festival holds a special place in the heart of Head Teacher Hui Zee as it symbolizes her vision of creating a harmonious society. Morning Stars Playhouse had some exciting events planned to mark this year’s festival!

#1 We were cordially invited by @quaysidemall Bandar Rimbayu to showcase a puppet show: A Taste of  the moon! Check out our BTS https://www.facebook.com/MorningStars.com.my/videos/171057765974983

#2 Fun times Lantern crafting @morningstarsplayhouse by little Misses and Misters

#3 Yums! Piggy biscuit hot from the oven! made by our own little precious 

#4 Hosted Traditional Lantern -making Instructed by 2018 UOB recipient Painting of the Year (Malaysia) Mdm Teacher Cheng Yen Pheng. 

#5 Morning Stars Playhouse’s annual tradition:  In the Glow of Tradition: Mid -autumn lantern walk 

As the full moon graces the night sky, may our lives be filled with completeness and unity. A scene of families gathered under the moon, sharing mooncakes, and celebrating togetherness- What a sight!

Happy Mid-Autumn festival!