This is an event for families and their children, which is open to the entire community and is free of charge. There will be free refreshments, community resource tables, an origami and crafts table, free lanterns for children 13 and under and free moon cakes for all attendants to taste.

We will have several raffles throughout the night for hand-made lanterns, gift cards, and gift baskets.

There will also be popular characters from Nickelodeon to perform a dance with the children, several cultural performances including the Worcester Youth Nian Dance (WYND) group from the Youth Effect program. A traditional lantern parade led by the WYND Lions will end the Festival.

The celebration of the Moon Festival, which traditionally falls on a full moon, symbolizes the completion of the harvest season.

Originally, the Moon Festival came about as a way for parents to make up for lost

time with their children after the harvest.

The harvesting season is usually done by September (August in the Lunar calendar). After spending many weeks working hard in the fields away from their families,  parents were anxious to spend time with their children, doing something special together, while also celebrating the harvest.

The Festival is held under the full moon, representing the fullness and prosperity of life. This year the harvest moon falls on Thursday, September 19th.

To become part of the Moon Festival as a performer or volunteer, please contact Kathy Chau at 508-791-4373 or email us at info@seacma.org

The Moon Festival is an event for the entire family. It is an event that relies on the generosity of our sponsors. Without you your donation this event would

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