In Japan, Autumnal Equinox Day is a national holiday. courtesy Takashi Hososhima, creative commons Great Britain’s beloved harvest festivals have their roots in fall equinox since pagan times.Īutumn leaves put on a show at Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo. It’s held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month on the Chinese calendar. Round pastries called mooncakes are a Mid-Autumn Festival favorite. Lanterns line the streets as people give thanks, watch the moon and eat. In Greek mythology, the fall equinox marks the return of the goddess Persephone to the underworld for three months, where she is reunited with her husband, Hades.Ĭhinese and Vietnamese people still celebrate the Harvest Moon (also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival). What are some festivals, myths and rituals still with us?Īll around the world, the fall equinox has weaved its way into our cultures and traditions. Crowds will gather here each equinox (though they make for a fascinating tour any time). – Jantar Mantar (New Delhi, India): Much more recent in origin (17), these buildings from the end of the Mughal period are astronomical observatories. At Hagar Qim and Mnajdra temples, the semicircular chambers are aligned so that the rising sun on an equinox is framed between the stones.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |