Celebrate the Moon / Mid-Autumn Festival as the Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts (CAWM) brings the celebration to the Jones Library on Saturday, September 16 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm in the Woodbury Room. The holiday is celebrated among some eastern and southern Asian countries, including China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. It originated in China during early Tang dynasty (618–907 CE) as a time to celebrate the harvest during the autumn full moon, to honor what the moon and its eclipse bring. This year, the holiday falls on September 29. Families are especially invited to attend this event, which welcomes participants of all ages.  Activities will include learning about the Moon Festival and the lunar calendar and how to make a moon cake, as well as arts and crafts related to the festival.

This program is co-sponsored by the Jones Library and the Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts.   For more information, please contact Janet Ryan at 413-259-3223.