Day after Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

Date: The day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a public holiday in Hong Kong. It usually falls in September or early October, depending on the lunar calendar.

History and Traditions:

• Origins: The Mid-Autumn Festival has roots in Chinese harvest festivals dating back over 3,000 years. It's associated with moon worship and marks the full moon closest to the autumn equinox.
• Mooncakes: A key tradition is the sharing of mooncakes—dense, sweet pastries filled with lotus seed paste or red bean paste and often containing salted egg yolks.
• Lanterns: Lantern displays and carnivals are common. People, especially children, may carry brightly lit lanterns or float them on water.

Activities on the Day After:

• Many residents use this day to relax after the celebrations.
• Family gatherings continue as people enjoy an additional day off work and school.
• Some may take advantage of the holiday to travel or enjoy outdoor activities if weather permits.
• Leftover mooncakes from the festival may still be consumed.

Public life is quieter on this day compared to the festive atmosphere of Mid-Autumn Festival itself, but it remains a time for family and cultural appreciation.