床前明月光，
疑是地上霜。
举头望明月，
低头思故乡。
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Chinese poem written by the famous poet, 李白(Li Bai)
Mid-Autumn Festival is always the time of the year
where mooncakes and lanterns take the centre stage of the celebration during
the fullmoon on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar.
There’s folklore, namely Chang’E Flying to the Moon (嫦娥奔月); which revolved around the festival when Chang’E drank the elixir of
immortality that she kept for her husband, Hou Yi to keep it away from those
who would abuse it; and flew out of the window and up into the sky. This
festival is mostly celebrated by Chinese and Vietnamese, where generally, it is
a day for family and friends to get together for mooncakes while enjoying the
full, bright moon.
In creating a more vibrant and lively ambience for the
festival, the annually organised event, Lantern-Making Competition is one that
should not be missed. Ipoh Parade organised the Mid-Autumn Lantern-Making
Competition 2013 and 2014. In both years,
the competition was held with no restrictions on the physical appearance of the
lantern; where it encouraged participants to unleash their talent and
creativity in creating the most outstanding lantern. In addition, lanterns were
designed and using recyclable items such as newspaper, plastic bottles,
aluminium tin cans, cardboard and eggshells.
“The lanterns produced during the Ipoh Parade’s annual
Lantern Making competition were showcased to the patrons which aimed to
encourage the practice of Chinese culture during this festival”, said the
manager of Ipoh Parade, Chan Yu Yin. Whilst in year 2014, Chan said that “the
participants deserved a well-praised for their great efforts as well as
encouraging more events of such that will foster closer ties among the patrons’
family and friends”.
This was one of the activities fell under
Orchan’s support to its wide array of A&P activities for the rebranding and
A&P support of Ipoh Parade.
Note:
The above poem is synonymous with mid-autumn festival. It denotes the poet’s
yearning for his hometown, while expressing the importance of valuing family
reunion during this festival.
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| Eye catching lanterns by Star Metro |
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| 香蕉船灯笼好创意by Sin Chew Daily |
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| Mid-Autumn Festival receives glowing welcome by New Straits Times |
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| 2013 中秋文化庆典 – 周六全家来观赏 by Sin Chew Daily |
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