Celebrate the Moon in Chinatown.

The Moon Festival celebrates the “glories and mysteries of the moon,” according to the Festival website. The sun and moon were revered as deities for centuries, and the moon has a particular relation to water in ancient Asian mythology. It is said to influence bountiful autumn harvests by promoting soil fertility.

The moon also represents yin, or the female principle, in Chinese celestial cosmology. This feminine connection meant that women took part in Moon Festival rituals, such as offering mooncakes, incense, fruit, flowers, and candles at household altars. The femininity of the moon is also embodied by the Moon Goddess, Chang E.

Enjoy the dazzling Autumn Moon Festival in Chinatown on Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28, from 11am-5pm. Find the action on Grant Avenue between Broadway and California St.