This Saturday, October 11, Buenos Aires transforms into a corner of China to celebrate one of its most important festivals. Do not miss the celebration of the Moon Festival in Buenos Aires, a traditional Chinese festival that honors the family and abundance. With free admission, do not miss a night full of culture, gastronomy and shows for the whole family.
Buenos Aires celebrates the Moon Festival this weekend with dance shows, live music, moon cakes and free admission.
The Moon Festival, also called Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most important moments in the Chinese calendar. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, coinciding with the brightest moon of the year , the October Super Moon! Lanterns are lit, moon cakes are shared and homage is paid to the lunar goddess, Chang’e, in a tradition that unites generations.
That same spirit of celebration is what you will be able to experience with the celebration of the Moon Festival in Buenos Aires this October 11 at one of the most beautiful and most Asian markets in Buenos Aires:El Mercat Villa Crespo.
This October 11th, El Mercat Villa Crespo offers you an immersive experience in China with activities that combine history and fun to feel that despite the distance, you can also feel the millenary spirit of the celebration of the Moon Festival in Buenos Aires.
This Saturday, October 11, live a day to immerse yourself in the ancient culture and tradition of one of the most ancient festivals in Asia. The Mercat Villa Crespo awaits you with traditional Chinese dances that tell millenary legends, talks about Chinese culture, ideal for learning customs and curiosities, live music shows with instruments such as the guzheng and erhu, parades of traditional clothing, Nishu dance and even C-Pop shows and Kung Fu demonstrations.
Flavors of China at the gastronomic fair celebrating the Moon Festival in CABA.
The Moon Festival in Buenos Aires is the perfect excuse to immerse yourself in a millenary tradition, taste unique flavors and share moments under the light of the full moon. In addition to all the cultural activities, this celebration of the Moon Festival adds gastronomic stalls where you will be able to eat dumplings, noodles, teas and moon cakes, so that you can put together a culinary tour that complements the cultural experience. The lanterns and decoration will give Mercat Villa Crespo a magical atmosphere, perfect to enjoy with family or friends.
📅October 11th
📍 Mercat, Thames 747