Bei Dou Xing

A Non Profit Organization Dedicated to Elevating, Expanding and Supporting Hopkins' Chinese Immersion Program

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XinXing Academy

Want to learn more about XinXing, the Chinese Immersion Program in the Hopkins School District?  Visit the Hopkins’ XinXing Academy Website

 

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Upcoming 2018 BDX Activities & Events

October 5th – Chinese BINGO

October 15th – China Sprout Book Fair

November 15th – Give to the Max Day

 

 

Mid Autumn Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, which is in September or early October on the Gregorian calendar.

In 2018 it takes place on Monday September 24th.

For the Full Moon

On the 15th of the each lunar month, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness and reunion in Chinese culture.

The harvest moon (the full moon at Mid-Autumn, closest to the fall equinox) is traditionally believed to be the brightest of the year.

For Harvest Celebration

Month 8 day 15, is traditionally the time rice is supposed to mature and be harvested. So, people take this festival as an opportunity to celebrate the harvest and worship their gods to show their gratitude.

 

 

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