Cincinnati will welcome one of the brightest moons of the year with a celebration in the heart of downtown next month. The annual Cincinnati Moon Festival returns to Fountain Square on Sept. 26, bringing a centuries-old Asian tradition celebrating the autumn harvest to the Queen City.
At the festival, guests will experience an immersive celebration of Asian cultures through live performances, food, tea tastings and family-friendly activities. The entertainment lineup will represent traditions from across Asia — including Chinese and Indian instruments and traditional dance, Japanese Taiko drumming, K-Pop dance, and Filipino Tinikling — and plenty of local Asian food vendors will be present, like Boba Cha and Tea ‘n’ Bowl.
In addition, guests can enjoy free tea tastings as tea masters share traditional preparation methods and specially curated teas that highlight the differences between Chinese, Indian and Japanese tea cultures.
“The Moon Festival gives our community an opportunity to experience the incredible diversity of Asian cultures in one welcoming space,” Qorinah Wardhani, president of Asianati, said. “Through food, music, dance and tea, we hope guests leave with a stronger connection to the traditions and people that make Greater Cincinnati such a vibrant place.”
For more information, visit the festival’s official website.
