Mid-Autumn Festival brightens Dezhou with tradition

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As the golden autumn season unfolds, residents of Lingcheng district, Dezhou city, celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with a fervor for tradition. The festival, known for its mooncakes and lanterns, was marked by a series of cultural activities that showcased the rich heritage of China.

Local residents engaged in the time-honored tradition of making mooncakes. From kneading the dough to crafting intricate patterns, each mooncake was a labor of love that symbolized family reunion and prosperity. Besides being a delicious treat, mooncakes hold deep cultural significance that connect generations through shared traditions.

Lanterns, with their deep cultural roots and artistic expressions, have evolved over time to encompass a wide range of themes. People of all ages participated in making intricate lanterns by folding and arranging paper, showcasing the unique charm of Chinese culture.

Children, filled with excitement, showed their Mid-Autumn Festival spirit by creating their own lanterns, and painted on them symbols deeply associated with the festival: mooncakes, osmanthus flowers, and the small yutu (jade rabbit). These colorful creations reflect the children's grasp of the Mid-Autumn Festival and highlight the enduring appeal of this cultural tradition. (Edited by Yang Yingxue)