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The origin story of the Moon Festival tells the __________ of a famous hero called Hou Yi and his wife Chang’e.
tragic tale
The Moon Festival is the second most ____________ in the Chinese calendar. It is also called the Mid-Autumn Festival.
important festival
The Moon Festival traditionally celebrates the ___________ of rice and wheat.
annual harvest
Ancient Asian cultures believed the moon ___________ and so they gave thanks to it each year to help ensure a successful crop.
controlled the seasons
Today, some people see the moon as a symbol of new beginnings. Others believe it represents prosperity, peace and ________________.
family togetherness
The Moon Festival is especially important in China, South Korea and Vietnam. It is a __________ in these countries.
public holiday
In China, young women are encouraged to throw a handkerchief into the crowd and the young man who catches it must return it for _____________.
a chance at romance
Mooncakes are ___________ filled with a thick paste made from red bean or lotus seed paste wrapped in a thin crust.
special pastries
Food like apples, oranges, grapes, peaches and pears are offered as gifts to the gods and ________ is lit as a sign of respect.
incense
In Hong Kong, you can buy __________ mooncakes!
ice cream
In Taiwan, people enjoy ____________ together in parks alongside the riverside.
outdoor barbeques
In Vietnam, children ___________ wearing masks.
parade through the streets
In China, people celebrate the festival with lion and _______________.
dragon dances
The date of the Moon Festival changes each year. This is because it follows the ___________.
Chinese lunar calendar
In China alone, the festival is celebrated by more than ____________ people!
1 400 000 000
Many thousands of Australians celebrate the festival each year ____________ the country.
all across
