To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Dormitory and Life Experience Team of Macau University of Science and Technology Student Affairs Office held the "Full Moon Mid-Autumn Cultural Gathering" on 25th September at the On-Campus and the Off-Campus dormitories. The events attracted numerous dormitory residents to participate and shared the joy of the festive. On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, residents of each dormitory worked together to decorate the dormitory lobby, hanging colorful lanterns, and creating a joyful festive atmosphere.
Dormitory Residents Enjoy Mooncakes for the Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival activities were diverse and plentiful, including the popular workshops "Mooncake Making Workshop" and "Lantern Making Workshop." Residents could make traditional handmade mooncakes and experience the unique charm of Mid-Autumn Festival culture. In addition, the Student Affairs Office prepared mooncakes, fruits, lantern riddles, and festive gifts, allowing resident students to enjoy festive treats while guessing riddles. The event was filled with laughter and joy.
Riddle-Guessing Game
This year, specially invited instructor guided resident students in making snowed-skin mooncakes at the "Mooncake Making Workshop." Through hands-on experience, students deepened their understanding of traditional customs and strengthened their friendships. The "Paper Lantern Workshop" continued its popularity, attracting numerous students. Students displayed boundless creativity, fully utilizing their artistic abilities to create unique and exquisite lanterns.
Resisdents Making Snow-Skined Mooncakes
Residents Making Beautiful Lanterns to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
The Dormitory and Life Experience Team of Student Affairs Office of Macau University of Science and Technology host the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival every year, to let the dormitory residents to enjoy their accommodation life and promote Chinese traditional culture. Through activities such as mooncake making, lantern crafting, and riddle solving, resident students not only experienced the festive atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival, but also fostered communication and friendship among roommates. Many participating students expressed that the activities were novel and interesting, that can enhance their understanding of traditional Mid-Autumn Festival culture and create wonderful memories. They also hoped for more similar cultural experiences in the future.
