For those new to Mid-Autumn Festival, it is one of the most important traditional celebrations in Chinese culture — a day centred around family, reunion and gratitude.

Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the festival has been observed for centuries, when families would gather beneath the full moon after the autumn harvest. The round moon came to symbolise completeness and togetherness, while mooncakes became one of the festival’s most recognisable traditions — shared between family and friends as a wish for reunion and good fortune.

The festival is also closely connected with the legend of Chang’e, the Moon Goddess, one of the best-known stories associated with Mid-Autumn.

This year, we’re bringing that tradition to the table at YX Mini Hot Pot Eastwood.

From 23–25 September, dine in with us and receive a complimentary mooncake with your meal.

Whether Mid-Autumn is a tradition you grew up with or something you’re discovering for the first time, come gather around a warm hot pot, share a meal and experience a small part of this centuries-old celebration.

23–25 September
Address: YX Mini Hot Pot Eastwood
Shop 1B/14 Glen St, Eastwood NSW 2122
Phone: 0456 766 677

A full moon, a warm table, and good company — that’s what Mid-Autumn is all about.

Complimentary mooncakes are available while stocks last. Terms & conditions apply.

What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China's most important holidays. It's a day for family reunions, giving thanks, and appreciating the full moon. It happens on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is at its brightest and roundest for the entire year.

The holiday started over 3,000 years ago as an ancient Harvest Festival. Farmers would celebrate the end of the summer harvest and give thanks for the abundant food.

The most famous legend is the story of Chang'e. Long ago, a hero named Hou Yi shot down nine extra suns that were burning the earth. As a reward, he was given a magic pill for immortality. But his wife, Chang'e, accidentally swallowed it and flew to the moon, where she became the Moon Goddess, forever separated from her husband.

Hou Yi missed her dearly, so he began placing her favourite foods and fruits under the moon as an offering. This is why people today "worship" the moon by gathering and sharing food.

The round, full moon is the most important symbol. In Chinese culture, roundness means togetherness and completeness. Therefore, the festival is all about:

Family Reunion: Like Thanksgiving or Christmas, it's a time for families to travel and gather for a big meal. It's often said, "The moon is fullest at home," meaning there's no place better than with family.

Gratitude and Thanksgiving: It carries the ancient spirit of being thankful for the harvest, good health, and happiness.

Hope and Good Fortune: The bright moon symbolises light in the darkness and hopes for a bright future. Sharing food is a way to share good fortune.

The essential food is the mooncake—a small, round pastry often filled with sweet bean paste or lotus seed paste, sometimes with a salted egg yolk in the centre. The round shape represents the full moon and family unity. Giving and sharing mooncakes with family and friends is a way to express love and best wishes.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a beautiful Chinese holiday where families reunite under the brightest full moon of the year to express gratitude, hope, and love for each other.