2026 Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with China Institute of America on Saturday, September 26, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of China’s most beloved traditions, with an afternoon of performances, hands-on workshops, and cultural activities for all ages! From live performances to interactive cultural experiences, discover the traditions, artistry, and festive spirit that have brought families and communities together! Highlights: 🌕 Make Your Own Mooncakes Learn the art of crafting snow-skin mooncakes and create a delicious Mid-Autumn treat. 🐰 Create Rice Dough Sculpture Artworks Shape your own rice dough sculpture and discover the charm of Chinese folk art. 🎨 Discover Chinese Art & Creativity Experience our Discover China Through Art Workshop (DCTA), a family-friendly guided tour of our new exhibition, China Institute Gallery at 60, 1966-2026: Selections from Three Millennia of Chinese Art, paired with a creative art project. Then continue your artistic journey with interactive experiences including sugar painting, lacquer fan art, facial mask painting, and more! 🎶 Celebrate Through Music & Dance Enjoy vibrant Chinese dance and traditional Chinese music performances that bring the spirit of the festival to life. Schedule: 1:30 – 2:00 PM: Audience Check-in; sign-up for workshops 2:00 – 2:05 PM: Opening Remarks 2:05 – 2:20 PM: Music Performances 2:20 – 2:30 PM: Dunhuang Dance Performance 3:00 – 5:00 PM: Workshops 2:00 – 5:00 PM: Interactive Stations 🎨 Workshops (first-come, first-served; sign-up at check-in) 3:00 – 4:00 PM • Chinese Dance • Discover China Through Art (I): Gallery Tour + Creative Workshop • Mooncake Making (I) • Rice Dough Sculpture (I) 4:00 – 5:00 PM • Discover China Through Art (II): Gallery Tour + Creative Workshop • Mooncake Making (II) • Rice Dough Sculpture (II) 💡 Interactive Stations (2:00 – 5:00 PM) • Sugar Painting • Music Interaction (Chinese Music Instruments) until 3:30 PM • Arts & Crafts for Kids • Lacquer Fan Art