中秋节ppt 英文

中秋节ppt 英文

Mid-Autumn Festival

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Title: Mid-Autumn Festival

Subtitle: A celebration of family, unity, and the harvest moon Slide 2:

Introduction:

- Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival or Harvest Moon Festival

- Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar

- Dates back over 3,000 years to ancient China

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Traditions:

1. Mooncakes:

- Traditional food eaten during the festival

- Round pastries with sweet fillings such as lotus seed paste or red bean paste

- Often have salted egg yolks in the center symbolizing the full moon

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Traditions (contd.):

2. Lanterns:

- Lighting and displaying colorful lanterns is a common tradition - Lanterns can be shaped like animals, fruits, or traditional symbols - Symbolize brightness, good luck, and driving away evil spirits

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Traditions (contd.):

3. Paper Fans and Dragon Dancing:

- People often perform dragon dances on the streets

- Paper fans are used to create rhythmic sounds during the dance - Symbolize chasing away evil spirits and bringing good fortune Slide 6:

Family Reunion:

- Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions

- Family members gather to enjoy mooncakes, tea, and appreciate the moon together

- Often an occasion for storytelling and sharing legends and myths

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The Legend of Chang'e:

- Most popular legend associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival

- Tells the story of Chang'e, a beautiful woman who flew to the moon

- Her husband, Houyi, is left on Earth, longing for her

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The Legend of Chang'e (contd.):

- People place offerings on altars and make wishes to Chang'e

- Believed that on this day, the moon is closest to Earth, making the wishes more likely to come true

- Symbolizes hope, reunion, and love

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Conclusion:

- Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for celebration, family, and unity - A chance to appreciate the harvest moon and make wishes for the future

- A significant cultural event celebrated by Chinese communities worldwide

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Thank you!

- Questions?