Moonlight Picnic

The Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a harvest celebration deeply rooted in Chinese culture, with similar traditions observed across East and Southeast Asia. Celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th Lunar Month, it is believed to mark the time when the moon is at its brightest and fullest, aligning with the harvest season in China, typically around mid-August.

Even today, the Moon Festival remains a symbol of family reunion and a bountiful harvest. Families gather to share tea, enjoy moon cakes, and savor fruits like pomelo, oranges, and water chestnuts, which are commonly harvested during this time.

Join us for our Moonlight Picnic on Saturday, 14 September 2024, from 7 PM to 10 PM.

This free event invites you to bring your family and friends to experience the serene beauty of Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple by moonlight.

You’re welcome to bring your own vegetarian picnic, or you can pre-book a pizza combo prepared by the temple dining team or a snack box of festive treats from the Buddha Light International Association Young Adult Division.

The evening will be filled with moon-themed live performances, garden games, and a light offering ceremony. Please note the following foods are not permitted in your picnic: 

• Meat
• Fish
• Seafood
• Onion
• Garlic
• Chives
• Shallots
• Green onions
• Alcohol