[Video provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The 15th day of the eighth lunar month is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration that focuses on the moon. Since ancient times, it has been customary for Chinese people to reunite with family members and enjoy sweet mooncakes while observing the beautiful moon.

A group of foreigners came together on the night of Sept 27 to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Sept 28 this year. They tried their hands at making mooncakes and appreciating the moon. Click the video to see more!