Tag: August Moon Festival

  • Sunday, August 13, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – August Moon Festival

    The August Moon Festival is one of the greatest Chinese Festivals, second only to the Chinese New Year. There are several meanings behind the festival. Since the arrival of autumn is thought to be a propitious season and the weather is usually conducive to good health and enjoyment, the August Moon Festival is a festival of joy and health. The August Moon Festival is also known as the Harvest Festival, a time of thanks for the harvest and good crops. Each year, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England organizes a full day event to celebrate this important holiday. Come enjoy stage performances of Asian folk dance, lion dance, Chinese opera, and other entertainment. You can also browse the many vendor tables throughout the streets of Chinatown for food, gifts and souvenirs. The Rose Kennedy Greenway hosts the event at Auntie Kay and Uncle Chin Park on August 13 from 10 – 5. More information may be found at https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/events/august-moon-festival/

  • Sunday, August 14, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – August Moon Festival

    Celebrate the August Moon and join Chinatown Main Street and the Chinatown community for a cultural celebration on Sunday, August 14 from 10 – 5. Learn about the Chinese culture and enjoy Chinese Dough Art, Chinese Opera, Chinese folk dance, Martial Arts Performances and Lion Dances in the park and surrounding streets! The event is free. For more information, visit www.chinatownmainstreet.org.