When the night sky is about to be lit with the soft hue of the full moon, it's the welcome sign of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The glow of lanterns, savory and sweet mooncakes, and a moonlit night will mark celebrations for the second biggest Chinese holiday of the year, after the Spring Festival. It is celebrated on the night when the moon is at its fullest and brightest – on the 15th day of the eighth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on September 10 this year. It's a tradition rooted in the celebration of a good harvest and family reunions, similar to Thanksgiving in the West. For thousands of years, the festival and the moon have struck a chord deep in the hearts of the Chinese people, who spend it with their loved ones. What's unique about this holiday is that mooncakes are the star of the table. To learn more about the Mid-Autumn Festival, Tian Wei had a chat with Matthew Hu, the founder of The Courtyard Institute, and Zhong Houtao, an associate professor at the Institute of International Relations. Join us for more!