(Sibu, 14th) The Central Sarawak Six Kwai Hall Clan Association recently held a Mid-Autumn Festival dinner, where clan members gathered to joyfully celebrate, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.
The association’s chairman, Kong Chong Hing, pointed out in his speech that the Chinese community has a long history of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, with the term 'Mid-Autumn' first appearing in the Zhou Li (Rites of Zhou). Originally, it was a festival in the eighth lunar month to celebrate the harvest and give thanks to heaven and earth.
He said that ancient texts record that by the Tang Dynasty, both the public and the royal court had traditions of celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival, with activities full of poetic charm. In successive dynasties, the traditions of moon worship and moon appreciation were continued.
“Up to today, although the Mid-Autumn Festival rituals have been simplified—from worshipping the moon to appreciating it—the spirit and meaning of ‘families reunited under the full moon’ and ‘pursuing a good life’ have remained unchanged.”
Kong Chong Hing noted that the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes family reunion, harvest happiness, and warmth among people. Through moon-gazing, tasting mooncakes, and exchanging gifts, people express longing and send blessings, wishing for a fulfilled life.
He emphasized that the Six Kwai Hall represents the six surnames of Hong (Hung), Kong, Ang, Fong, Kung, and Ong, who all share the same ancestor, and therefore use the same 'Six Kwai Hall' title, symbolizing blood ties and a common root.
“The clan association’s Mid-Autumn celebration brings everyone together joyfully, and we also hope to attract more young clan members to join, to jointly inherit the spirit of Six Kwai, and become the next generation of the clan association.”
On another note, organizing committee chairman Hung Yong Yu stated in his speech that the Central Sarawak Six Kwai Hall’s Mid-Autumn celebration demonstrates the spirit of unity and cohesion among clan members.
“The Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a time for moon appreciation, but also an important moment to promote Chinese culture and continue clan ties, allowing the younger generation to experience the warmth of the Six Kwai Hall family.”
The association’s chairman, Kong Chong Hing, pointed out in his speech that the Chinese community has a long history of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, with the term 'Mid-Autumn' first appearing in the Zhou Li (Rites of Zhou). Originally, it was a festival in the eighth lunar month to celebrate the harvest and give thanks to heaven and earth.
He said that ancient texts record that by the Tang Dynasty, both the public and the royal court had traditions of celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival, with activities full of poetic charm. In successive dynasties, the traditions of moon worship and moon appreciation were continued.
“Up to today, although the Mid-Autumn Festival rituals have been simplified—from worshipping the moon to appreciating it—the spirit and meaning of ‘families reunited under the full moon’ and ‘pursuing a good life’ have remained unchanged.”
Kong Chong Hing noted that the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes family reunion, harvest happiness, and warmth among people. Through moon-gazing, tasting mooncakes, and exchanging gifts, people express longing and send blessings, wishing for a fulfilled life.
He emphasized that the Six Kwai Hall represents the six surnames of Hong (Hung), Kong, Ang, Fong, Kung, and Ong, who all share the same ancestor, and therefore use the same 'Six Kwai Hall' title, symbolizing blood ties and a common root.
“The clan association’s Mid-Autumn celebration brings everyone together joyfully, and we also hope to attract more young clan members to join, to jointly inherit the spirit of Six Kwai, and become the next generation of the clan association.”
On another note, organizing committee chairman Hung Yong Yu stated in his speech that the Central Sarawak Six Kwai Hall’s Mid-Autumn celebration demonstrates the spirit of unity and cohesion among clan members.
“The Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a time for moon appreciation, but also an important moment to promote Chinese culture and continue clan ties, allowing the younger generation to experience the warmth of the Six Kwai Hall family.”