“As the bright moon shines over the sea, From far away you share this moment with me”, when September 14, 2024, that gentle Saturday quietly arrived, we once again ushered in the Mid-Autumn Festival full of reunion and warmth. This is not only a festival celebration, but also a resonance of the infinite attachment and yearning for home in the depths of the heart.
"海上生明月，天涯共此时"，当2024年9月14日，那个温柔的星期六悄然而至，我们再次迎来了满载团圆与温情的中秋佳节。这不仅是一个节日的庆典，更是心灵深处对家的无限眷恋与向往的共鸣。
The Mid-Autumn Festival, a feast under the full moon, is known by many elegant names such as Moon Festival, Autumn Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and August Meeting. It is embedded in the bright stars of traditional Chinese culture, with each ray of light telling a thousand years of stories and sentiments. It transcends the boundaries of time and becomes an emotional bond between families that can be deeply understood without the need for words so that no matter how far away they are, they can all be close to each other in their hearts on this night.
中秋节，这轮满月下的盛宴，以月夕、秋节、仲秋节、八月会等诸多雅称，镶嵌在中国传统文化的璀璨星河中，每一道光芒都诉说着千年的故事与情愫。它超越了时间的界限，成为家人间无需多言便能深刻理解的情感纽带，让无论多远的距离，都能在这一夜，心灵相依。
The customs of the Chinese land are different, but people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together, painting a colorful cultural scroll. In Jiangnan region, the moonlight is bright, people canoeing on the lake, the music is melodic, the sweetness of the moon cake and the lake's light reflecting the painting of a moving picture of reunion; Guangdong, where the fire dragon dance is not only a visual feast but also the depth of the soul of the deepest prayers for peace and good luck. In the northern part of the country, the moon ceremony is solemn and cozy, with the family sitting around, sharing life's little moments, and the sweetness of the mooncake and the mellowness of the affection are intertwined together, turning into the softest part of the heart. Regardless of the form, the core of the Mid-Autumn Festival is always “reunion”, and it is the bloodline connection that is inseparable no matter where you are.
华夏大地，习俗各异，却同庆中秋，共绘一幅幅多彩的文化长卷。江南水乡，月华如练，泛舟湖上，丝竹悠扬，月饼的甜蜜与湖面的波光交相辉映，绘就一幅幅动人心魄的团圆画卷；广东之地，火龙舞动，火光冲天，不仅是视觉的盛宴，更是心灵深处对平安吉祥的深切祈愿而北方的供月仪式庄重而温馨，一家人围坐，分享着生活的点滴，月饼的香甜与亲情的醇厚交织在一起，化作心中最柔软的部分。无论何种形式，中秋的核心永远是“团圆”，是那份无论身在何方都割舍不断的血脉相连。
Mooncakes, the soul food of the Mid-Autumn Festival, come in various varieties. The mellowness of five kernels, the delicacy of bean paste, the savory aroma of egg yolks ...... Each bite is the ultimate temptation to the taste buds, but also the endless yearning for a better life.
月饼，作为中秋的灵魂美食，种类繁多，各有千秋。五仁的醇厚、豆沙的细腻、蛋黄的咸香……每一口都是对味蕾的极致诱惑，更是对美好生活无尽向往的寄托。
During this festive season, we should not only indulge in joyous celebrations but also deeply appreciate the precious time spent with our families. A simple“Happy Mid-Autumn Festival”and a warm hug are the truest expressions of emotions. Let's join hands, with deep thoughts of home and bright hopes for the future, and pray together: “Though miles apart, we’ll share the beauty she displays.”, may the bright moonlight up every corner, so that love and reunion will always be in the heart.
值此佳节，让我们不仅沉醉于节日的欢庆之中，更应深刻体会那份与家人共度的宝贵时光。一句简单的“中秋快乐”，一个温暖的拥抱，都是情感最真实的流露。让我们携手，带着对家的深切思念，对未来的美好憧憬，共同祈愿：“但愿人长久，千里共婵娟”，愿这轮明月照亮每一个角落，让爱与团圆永存心间。
Author: Zhao Xiuran
Date: September 12, 2024
