The Moon Festival is perhaps the most highly anticipated Chinese traditional festival next to the Spring Festival. To allow their people to celebrate this important Chinese traditional festival, some countries of the world designate the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar - which is between September and early October of the Gregorian calendar - a holiday.

On the night of this Chinese traditional festival, the moon is said to be at its most beautiful, fullest and roundest than any other day of the year. Thus, people feast on mooncakes of many varieties and round pomelos under the bright full moon. Highlights include lanterns and dragon dances.