🌕 The Full Moon Social: A Mid-Autumn Moon Fest Mixer
Date: Friday , September 19th
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Type: Community Potluck
Hosted by: Asian Leaders Alliance in collaboration with ASIAN, INC, Save Cantonese, Save Cantonese at CCSF, FASTER, Sunset Chinese Cultural District, and The Korner Store
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with an evening of food, conversation, and community under the full moon. Enjoy tastings of traditional holiday treats, hands-on activities, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people and share stories. Come for the flavors and culture, stay for the connections and a night of laughter and reflection.
What to Bring
Each participant will bring a small offering of the food they shared with their family during the Mid-Autumn festival to share with the group. Whether it’s mooncakes, songpyeon (Korea), bánh trung thu, or tsukimi dango, all cultural foods are welcome!
What to Expect
During the evening, everyone will have the opportunity to share the story behind their chosen food behind mid-autumn festival. Tell us about:
Your cultural background and upbringing
Why this particular mooncake holds special meaning for you
Family traditions or memories associated with Mid-autumn festival
The role of food in your celebrations
Everyone is welcome to bring their own cultural food for people to enjoy.
There will be more food and drinks for purchase to make sure you go home full!
We will also have raffle prizes for soju
Community Connection
This gathering is more than just a meal—it's a chance to learn about each other's heritage, create new friendships, and celebrate the beautiful tapestry of traditions that make our community special. Come ready to listen, share, and enjoy the warmth of good food and good company.
We look forward to an evening filled with delicious treats, meaningful stories, and community connection!