Embracing Cultures: One moon, many hearts

What does the Mid-Autumn Festival mean beyond China?

In this episode of Embracing Cultures, Antoine from France, Pella from Greece, and Troy from Australia share their heartwarming memories of the Mid-Autumn Festival and discuss how Chinese culture has deeply enriched their daily lives.

The conversation goes beyond words as the guests roll up their sleeves to craft traditional tijiang mooncakes under the guidance of a master pastry chef from Beijing’s time-honored bakery, Daoxiangcun. Joined by participants from dozens of countries, they also weave together a global tapestry of sound, reciting moon-themed poetry from China and their respective homelands.

This episode shows how festivals can become bridges between cultures—proving that while our traditions may take different forms, universal values like love, connection, and togetherness need no translation.