It is one of the most important Chinese festivals, and everywhere else here in Singapore it is about celebration with the family marked by colourful lantern processions and the oh-so-sweet mooncakes. Since the Mid-Autumn Festival is about lunar appreciation, celebrations will go into full swing once the sun goes down.
Moon viewing parties are a popular way to enjoy the occasion as family and friends sit in gardens lit by the soft glow of paper lanterns, sip tea and nibble away on the mooncakes.
On this day and time of year, the moon is at its brightest, which is why it is a celebratory day.