CCCC host cultural exchange festival in Dar

DAR ES SALAAM – The China Communication Construction Company (CCCC – Tanzania) hosted a grand cocktail dinner to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, in Tanzania. The event was open to the public and aimed to promote cultural exchange between China and Tanzania.

BRT Construction representative Gou Yu Dong, said at the event yesterday, emphasizing the importance of such gatherings in strengthening ties between the two nations. He highlighted the Mid-Autumn Festival’s significance in Chinese culture, where families and friends come together not only to celebrate but also to reflect on the deeper meaning of the occasion.

“Today is a special day, as it marks Mid-Autumn in China. Families and friends gather not just to enjoy the festivities but to reflect on the true meaning of this celebration,” said Gou Yu Dong.

Reiya Nassoro, Community Chairperson of Kawe, also attended the event and acknowledged CCCC’s contributions to local communities since establishing operations in Tanzania. She noted that many students have benefitted from donations of computers, bicycles, educational materials, and even food supplies from the company.

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished tradition in China, celebrating the full moon and symbolizing family reunions. The festival includes customs such as moon worship and sharing mooncakes, with its roots tracing back to the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD). In ancient China, the festival was closely tied to agricultural practices, with moon worship serving as a way to express gratitude for nature’s harvest.

Traditionally observed in the lunar months of July, August, and September, the festival occurs during lunar August, symbolizing the middle of autumn. For Chinese people, worshipping the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival represents wishes for longevity, blessings, and reunions, with many ancient myths and legends enriching the celebration.