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What is the purpose of the Mid-Autumn Festival?
What is the purpose of the Mid-Autumn Festival?
- To commemorate a historical event
- To celebrate and be together with family (correct)
- To worship the moon goddess
- To showcase traditional Chinese music and dance
What special food is traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
What special food is traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
- Mooncakes (correct)
- Sesame balls
- Dumplings
- Spring rolls
How long has the ancient Mid-Autumn Festival been celebrated?
How long has the ancient Mid-Autumn Festival been celebrated?
- More than 1,000 years
- More than 3,000 years (correct)
- More than 10,000 years
- More than 500 years
What is the significance of the shape of mooncakes according to Li Ming's grandmother?
What is the significance of the shape of mooncakes according to Li Ming's grandmother?
What activities did Li Ming participate in during the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival?
What activities did Li Ming participate in during the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival?
What is the historical significance of the Chinese Moon Festival?
What is the historical significance of the Chinese Moon Festival?
What food did Li Ming help her grandmother make for the Mid-Autumn Festival?
What food did Li Ming help her grandmother make for the Mid-Autumn Festival?
What lesson did Li Ming learn from her grandmother while making mooncakes?
What lesson did Li Ming learn from her grandmother while making mooncakes?
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Study Notes
Mid-Autumn Festival Overview
- Celebrated on the night of a full moon, known as the Chinese Moon Festival.
- Has a history of over 3,000 years.
- An occasion for family gatherings and festivities.
Li Ming's Preparations
- Woke up early on the festival day to assist her family.
- Went to the market with her mother, aunt, and sister to gather supplies.
- Helped clean the house and prepare beds for family visiting from the village.
Family Involvement
- Li Ming’s relatives including her aunt, uncle, and older cousin visited for the celebration.
- Emphasis on the festival being a time to celebrate with family and create memories together.
Mooncake Tradition
- Mooncakes are a special food associated with the festival.
- Li Ming helped her grandmother make mooncakes for the first time, marking her coming of age.
- The preparation involved mixing dough and filling it with sweet lotus paste.
Making Mooncakes
- Moulds were used to create patterns on the mooncakes.
- Li Ming experienced disappointment when some mooncakes didn't turn out as expected.
- Grandmother emphasized the importance of togetherness rather than perfection in the mooncake-making process.
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