The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most cherished and celebrated traditions in East Asia. This annual festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, typically occurring in September or early October, is a time for families and communities to come together, share delectable mooncakes, admire the full moon, and express gratitude for the year's harvest. Celebrate Harvest Time Holiday in Asia With Greetings, Wishes and Messages

Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 will be observed on Friday, September 29. The festival has deep historical roots, with origins dating back over 3,000 years to ancient China's Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE). Initially, it was celebrated as a harvest festival, a time when farmers gave thanks for a bountiful harvest and prayed for good fortune in the coming year. Over time, it evolved to incorporate elements of Chinese folklore and legends, particularly the tale of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess, as you celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival 2023. We at LatestLY, have bought together a collection of HD Images and wallpapers that you can download and share with all your loved ones as the greetings for the day. Greetings to All Celebrating This 'Thanksgiving Day'!

One of the most beloved legends associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival revolves around Chang'e, who is believed to reside on the moon. According to legend, Chang'e and her husband, Houyi, were once immortals. Houyi was a skilled archer who saved the world by shooting down nine of ten suns, thus preventing the Earth from burning up. As a reward, he was given the elixir of immortality. Here is a collection of a wide range of HD images and wallpapers that you can download and share with all your friends and family as the greetings for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2023.

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However, tragedy struck when Chang'e inadvertently consumed the elixir and floated up to the moon, forever separated from her beloved husband. To be close to her, Houyi constructed a palace on the sun and celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, offering fruits and cakes to his wife on the moon. This touching legend is often re-enacted and retold during the festival. Wishing everyone a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2023!

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