Talk:Mid-Autumn Festival
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this page has given lots of info about the mid-autumn moon festival, and was really helpful for my chinese essay.
[edit] Calcuation of date
How is the date of Mid-Autumn Festival Calculated? --Eraticus 01:09, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
- The fifteenth day of the month eight in Chinese calendar.
The rule of Chinese calendar is not complex, but unlike Gregorian calendar, Chinese calendar is not based on some "definited" rules, but based on the movement of astronomical objects (Sun, Earth and Moon), for example, the calendar requires months should begin on the new moon day. So it is difficult to calculate from scratch unless you are an astronomical professor. — Yaohua2000 01:20, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Mid-autumn festival and lantern festival
I am from Taiwan. I don't think Mid-autumn festival is also called Lantern festival. Mid-autumn festival: 15th day of month eight Lantern festival: 15th day of month one
- Hi. Will remove the Taiwan reference - but do note that you can easily make changes as you deem fit. There are most certainly things that you know more about than others outside of Taiwan! And don't forget to sign out with four tildes.
- Will also place a {fact} tag on the reference to Hong Kong - HKers who are more knowledgeable can make the necessary modifications.202.20.5.206 08:46, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
I am from Hong Kong. I agreed with the Taiwanese. Lantern Festival is mid-January in Lunar New Year. It is different from Mooncake Festival. I can't update the page, please update the info as soon as possible. 9 October, 2006. 10.30am (PST)
- Done. 202.20.5.206 21:13, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
Singaporeans sometimes call it "Mooncake festival" in very informal settings too, so is that worthy for mention?--Huaiwei 09:11, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
