Jerry '28 and Chelsea '27 at Mid-Autumn Festival
On Sept. 25, the Chinese holiday Mid-Autumn Festival began. This annual celebration, also called the Moon Festival, falls on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar, when the moon looks its biggest. This year, International Student Coordinator and ELL Teacher Ms. Yu, alongside international students, brought their festivities and traditions to Wooster School.
“At the start of the year, we will always think about how we make our international students feel at home and want to create a place where domestic kids and international kids can communicate together,” said Ms. Yu.
The event took place on Coburn Lawn and included several activities students and faculty could join. These activities included a postcard-writing event, where students could write a postcard to families in China, the chance to enjoy sweet treats, and a game of Boi Bing hosted by Jerry '28.
“Every year my family and I play a game of Boi Bing with my whole family,” Jerry said.
Boi Bing is a traditional game played during the Mid-Autumn Festival, where participants roll dice to score points based on certain combinations.
Chelsea '27 enjoyed playing and the good spirits it brought!
Jerry '28 mentions that his family at home competes for prizes such as mooncakes, a popular treat enjoyed during the festival.
“Mooncakes are round and sweet pastries that are shaped like the moon,” said Ms. Yu.
In Chinese culture, mooncakes represent family, reunion, happiness, and completeness. The pastry's roundness represents bliss and luck.
Students also had the opportunity to write postcards to family and friends in China. This activity reflected the festival's emphasis on reunion and gratitude, as it is custom that postcards to be exchanged to express good wishes.
The Mid-Autumn Festival gave international and domestic students a chance to connect through games, food, and cultural traditions.
Avery '28
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