Troy to hold annual Mid-Autumn Festival

Troy’s International Programs and Chinese Students and Scholars Association are set to hold their annual Mid-Autumn Festival at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the Trojan Center Ballroom. This event is a celebration of Chinese culture through music, dance, cuisine and conversation. 

The Mid-Autumn festival has been around for more than 3,000 years and is a celebration of togetherness and community under the full moon. Traditionally, participants taste moon cakes, light Chinese lanterns and pass around legends such as the Jade Rabbit, Chang’e and Houyi. The holiday is widely celebrated across East Asia, with each culture adding unique touches to the festivities, but the idea of family, gratitude and reunion remain the same. 

“We chose the Mid-Autumn Festival because it is a living tradition that turns culture into shared experience — music you can hear, stories you can feel, food you can taste and performances all the audience can participate in together," said Yixuan (Leo) Wei, an international graduate student studying sports and business administration/management from China. “Furthermore, Troy University is the original home of the 1+2+1 Sino-American Dual Degree Program between the US and China.  

“It is our honor to share this beautiful tradition with the Trojan nation.”  

This event also serves as a great introduction to the Chinese Students and Scholars Association.  

Tickets are on sale for the Mid-Autumn Festival for $10 in Hawkins Hall room 008. Tickets can also be purchased from the Trojan Center Dining Area on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information regarding the Mid-Autumn Festival, reach out to Yixuan Wei at ywei181953@troy.edu.  

“Everyone can come and enjoy the atmosphere, food and performances,” Wei said. “I’ll see you all under the moonlight.” 

The goal of this program is to help new Chinese Students adapt to American culture and life on campus. The group holds several events throughout the year including a Football Tailgating Event during football season and the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival during the beginning of the new year, which is the organization’s largest event. 

To get involved or reach out with inquiries, email cssa@troy.edu. Additionally, keep an eye out for email notifications for participation in future events.