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Harvest Moon Festival. The harvest moon is the moon …. that is nearest to the autumnal equinox. An equinox occurs twice a year. at the period of fullness. when the tilt of the Earth 's axis. is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun.
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Harvest Moon Festival
that is nearest to the autumnal equinox
An equinox occurs twice a year
The moon rises about 50 minutes later each day…
as it moves in orbit around Earth
The Harvest Moon is Special Because…
the time difference between moonrise on successive evenings is shorter
which means that the moon rises approximately 30 minutes later
Perfect For Farmers because…
As the SUN sets the MOON rises
and little people • play on every • moonbeam
Sprinkling • their • sparkling moon dust
down onto • humankind
Harvest Moon Folklore
In Ancient times Gathering of the harvest was celebrated with religious rituals
Moon Festival most celebrated tradition in Singapore
Moonlight parties are held as families Dream upon the Moonlight!
Lanterns are decorated & hung around the community
Moon Cakes are eaten
Wenzhou Style Wenzhou Style Wenzhou Style Wenzhou style These large lanterns are made up of 2 layers of paper White inside and color outside Lights are put inside so they glow
Suzhou Style Delicate Artistic Complicated paper cuts & design
Beijing Style Made with a steel base Covered with red silk Gold tassels includes“ Ruyi” a scepter for granting wishes Ruyi
Riddle Lanterns Placed on the doorway For New Years Riddles are placed inside The lantern
Sky Lantern Also called flying lantern Made of flame proof material Candle is put inside Warm air inside the lantern Causes it to fly Bring good wishes as fly
Lantern Requirement Plan out and design your lantern Decide what area you would like your “light” to shine through Get hard poster paper color of your choice/heavy white paper Trace and cut pattern of lantern Using a xacto knife carefully cut away the negative space *** Make sure you use a mat board for the table Paint/draw/color a scene that best fits the poem and story entitle; “The Legend of the Moon Festival 嫦娥奔月 & Yo-Mei Mountain Moon by Li Bai Glue cellophane on the inside of your lantern Glue sections together