GSA Moon Festival

When

October 7 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where

1888 Building Front Lawn

Price

Free
Register

Enjoy the moon, the mooncakes, performances & games with GSA.

Chase the Moon with GSA! 🌕✨

Originating from Moon worship, the Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival was first coined in “Rites of Zhou” (2nd century BC). Celebrations became common in the Han Dynasty (202 BC – AD 220) and remained popular after the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279). It is also celebrated across East Asia.

Let’s celebrate this celestial festival, no matter where we are. As Zhang Jiuling (673 – 740 AD) famously wrote:

“As the Moon ascends from the surface of the sea,

World apart, yet we share this scenery.”

🌅“海上升明月，天涯共此时”🌅

Traditions include appreciating the Moon, eating mooncakes, reuniting with family and friends, celebrating the harvest, and giving gifts. The rich historic context and regional diversity also led to many more ways of celebrating.

This year, we are celebrating a day later than the actual date of the Festival (15th of the eighth month on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, which is 6th October), so let’s chase the Moon together like we chase our dreams, with an evening full of cultural performances, delicious mooncakes, and fun games. We encourage you to wear traditional attire to add to the festive atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, enjoy the culture, and create lasting memories.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 7 October

⏰ Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM

📍 Location: 1888 Building Front Lawn

🧧 If you would like to perform or have a stall on the day, please fill in this form to express your interest 🧧

Come join us for a night of tradition, joy, and celebration under the moon with GSA!

PLEASE NOTE: This event is only for Postgraduate students at the University of Melbourne. When you register on Eventbrite, please use your UoM student email. Orders made that do not include a UoM student email and ID may be cancelled.

Venue accessibility: accessible entry is via the courtyards of 1888 Building (back of building) and a lift is located next to reception on the ground floor (near the West courtyard entry). There is an all-gender accessible bathroom on Level 1.

If you would like a map or further information, please email events@gsa.unimelb.edu.au