Beyond mooncakes, moon gazing, and lanterns, the Mid-Autumn Festival is enriched with enchanting legends, such as that of the Moon Goddess Chang’e.

Chang’e was once mortal, but after drinking an elixir of immortality, she was sent floating up to the moon. Since then, her graceful figure across the moon has become a symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated when the moon shines its brightest and fullest.

This fascinating folklore of the Mid-Autumn Festival has been passed down through generations for over 2,000 years, all under the soft, warm glow of the full moon.

It is why the spirit of Chang’e is still alive today in the streets of Hong Kong. A passenger was recently spotted dressed as the ancient Chinese Moon Goddess Chang’e, waiting to board the train with her luggage.

Truly, the Mid-Autumn Festival reminds many of the timeless magic that binds the past and present.