23 September 2022, Issue 1128
Celebrate the moon Tauranga residents, young and old, from all walks of life and cultures are being invited to mark the Chinese Moon Festival in Bethlehem this Saturday, September 24. Dedicated to family reunions, the festival marks the autumn harvest season in China
and celebrates the fullness of the moon. “There is a saying in Chinese that goes: ‘On festive occasions more than ever one thinks of one’s dear ones far away’. We, New Zealand China Friendship Society (Tauranga branch) made the decision to
invite everyone of you to co-celebrate this Chinese Moon Festival as a family,” says president Tina Zhang. Festival-goers, who need to RSVP to book a free ticket, will experience singing, Chinese musical instructions, kung fu and
traditional dances such as a lion dance and fan dance. People can also attend in their traditional costume, like Olivia Hong, Suhua Yang and Lin Ma (pictured). See page 14 for more information. Photo: John Borren.