The Chinese Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. This festival marks the harvest season and is a time for families to gather and appreciate the full moon, which symbolizes unity and prosperity. During the festival, people enjoy traditional foods such as mooncakes, which are round pastries filled with various ingredients. Lanterns are often lit and displayed, and some communities hold dragon dances and other cultural performances to celebrate this important occasion in Chinese culture.