On the night of the full moon, during the time of reunion, we welcomed the the Mid-Autumn Festival in the refined grace of ancient traditions.
With a lively and playful spirit, our little Gumis swayed their handmade lanterns, their smiling faces illuminated by the festival's warmth. Among the poetry and songs, the bright moon becomes the most beautiful ode, nurturing the children's patriotic feelings and innocent hearts. Together, the children embark on this Mid-Autumn celebration, traversing a cultural journey of a thousand years, savoring the essence of traditional culture, and sharing in the joy of reunion!
The little Gumis donned exquisite Hanfu, stepping into the kindergarten like ancient scholars and gentlewomen. It felt as though they had traveled back in time. Using the Four Treasures of the Study—brush, ink, paper, and inkstone—they completed a special check-in ceremony. Each stroke not only showcased the charm of Chinese calligraphy but also symbolized the inheritance and respect for traditional culture. This experience not only cultivated the children’s patience and focus but also allowed them to experience the allure and elegance of Chinese calligraphy up close.
Traveling through time, the children experienced the playful games of ancient nobility. “捶” (chui) means striking, and “丸” (wan) refers to a small ball. Chuiwan was an ancient Chinese sport where a ball was hit into a hole using a stick. Our Gumis, holding their sticks, tried to precisely hit the small ball into the hole, immersing themselves in the entertainment of ancient nobility. This traditional game, which exercises hand-eye coordination and teamwork, allowed the children to experience the ancient and pure joy of competition.
Guessing lantern riddles is a uniquely Chinese folk activity rich in ethnic style. Lantern riddles originated from traditional riddles and date back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. They are a form of literary game full of satire, admonition, humor, and playful wit. Riddles are hung on lanterns for people to guess. Under each lantern, riddles filled with wisdom are suspended. The Gumis, either pondering deeply or sharing smiles, fully engaged their intellect and imagination, participating in a cultural competition.
Tea whisking, an elegant pastime from the Tang and Song dynasties, is not only a unique method of making tea but also a precious heritage of traditional culture. As the Gumis personally grind and whisk tea, brew and taste it, they learn focus and patience, cultivate a calm demeanor and graceful temperament, and experience the refinement and tranquility that originate from ancient times.
The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the mooncake-making experience! The Gumis participated in the entire process of making snow skin mooncakes, from kneading the dough and filling them to shaping them. With patience and attention to detail, the children used their hands-on skills and creativity to produce mooncakes of various shapes. This allowed traditional culture to be passed down through sweetness and education to set sail in joy.
With the full moon of Mid-Autumn shining brightly, the moment is as picturesque as ever. The joy of reunion carries deep blessings for the future, allowing traditional culture to spark new flames of heritage in the hearts of the children. May the little Gumis shine as brightly as the Mid-Autumn moon, and may they grow strong and realize boundless potential. We are grateful for your presence and celebrate this wonderful time together. Here’s to cherishing the full moon and the joy of reunion, and to continuing this celebration again next year!
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