The Festival Calendar (September)
September
Mid-Autumn Festival
Chinese Communities in South East Asia
Held on a full-moon night, the festival is celebrated with lanterns and eating "mooncakes", a rich pastry filled with sweet paste.
Tết Trung Thu
Vietnam
Mid-Autumn festival is best experienced in Vietnam where it is known as "Tết Trung Thu". Other than beautiful lanterns lighting up the streets, also expect to see the traditional "lion dance".
Bonok-Bonok Festival
Surigao City, Philippines
An ethnic festival centered around the traditional "Bonok-Bonok" dance coupled with colourful costumes and street parties.
Borneo International Kite Festival
Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
Kite flying competitions as well as workshops featuring professionals, amateurs and families all joining in the fun.