Full Moon Closes Office – but just for a day

Full Moon Closes RT Office – but just for a day

RT Media’s office in Zhuhai, China will be closed on Friday, September 13 in order to celebrate the traditional mid-autumn festival—also known as the Mooncake Festival. Staff will resume work on Monday (September 16) in readiness for RemaxWorld Expo and Summit on October 17-19.

It is a harvest festival celebrated notably by the Chinese and Vietnamese people on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar with a full moon at night, corresponding to mid-September to early October of the Gregorian calendar.

The festival celebrates three fundamental concepts that are closely connected:

* Gathering, such as family and friends coming together, or harvesting crops for the festival. It is said the moon is the brightest and roundest on this day which means family reunion. Consequently, this is the main reason why the festival is thought to be important.

* Thanksgiving, to give thanks for the harvest, or for harmonious unions

* Praying (asking for conceptual or material satisfaction), such as for babies, a spouse, beauty, longevity, or for a good future

Traditions and myths surrounding the festival are formed around these concepts, although traditions have changed over time due to changes in technology, science, economy, culture, and religion. It’s about well being together.

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