【Festival】Mid-Autumn Festival

文摘   2024-09-17 13:00   浙江  


佳节

Mid-Autumn Festival


As the crisp autumn breeze heralds the full moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival, we embrace this festive season of reunion and bliss. In this enchanting night brimming with poetry and warmth, how can we forgo the timeless tradition of solving lantern riddles?


Engaging in this activity not only sharpens our wits but also enriches the joy of the occasion. Let us all delve into this classical elegance and savor the moment together!




Beneath the luminous full moon of Mid-Autumn, let us share the joy of lantern riddles this very night.


Guessing lantern riddles, or lantern riddle solving, is a distinctive Chinese folk tradition steeped in rich cultural heritage. Rooted in ancient times as a hallmark of the Lantern Festival, it has now evolved to become a popular activity during the Mid-Autumn Festival as well. 


By harnessing the versatility of Chinese characters—their multiple meanings, homophones, and visual similarities—and employing techniques like metaphor, allusion, pictographic representation, and homophonic puns, this activity delights and educates as participants unravel the enigmatic puzzles.





It's time to solve lantern riddle!


Ready, set, go! Let's embark on an exhilarating journey of wit and merriment! Prepare yourselves for a selection of intricately woven lantern riddles. See how many cleverly concealed answers you can uncover:


Riddle

The full moon on the 15th day

(Guess a Chinese idiom)


Answer

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正大光明


Hint: This refers to the brightness and clarity of the full moon on the 15th day of the lunar month, symbolizing honesty and uprightness.

Riddle

Chrysanthemums in full bloom during 

Mid-Autumn Festival

(Guess a Chinese idiom)


Answer

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花好月圆


Hint: This describes the beauty of flowers blooming during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which often coincides with the full moon, signifying a perfect time or situation.

Riddle

Raising one's head to gaze at the bright moon

(Guess the name of a traditional Chinese medicine)


Answer

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当归


Hint: This is a play on words, which means "it's time to return" or "ought to return," hinting at a longing for home or a person.

Riddle

The bright moon guiding me back home 

(Guess the name of a person from the Ming Dynasty)


Answer

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归有光


Hint: Again, a play on words, the answer means "return with light," fitting the theme of coming home illuminated by the moon.

Riddle

Raising a cup to invite the bright moon

(Guess a polite expression)


Answer

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赏光


Hint: This refers to a polite way of asking someone to accept an invitation or do something for one's pleasure.


The Malaysian Students Association in China (MSAC) hereby extends our heartfelt wishes to everyone. May this bright full moon bring you and your family the joy of reunion and completeness. May your life be as perfect and flawless as the Mid-Autumn moon. Wherever you are, may you always feel the warmth of home and the bond of family ties.



On this Mid-Autumn Festival, let us jointly make a wish: May the beauty of the world intertwine with you in every moment, and happiness and good health accompany you wherever you go.





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