This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Paper Lanterns for Mid-Autumn Festival
Activities for Mid-Autumn Festival 2025
In-person
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Location
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
Richmond, BC
Directions: Located at 5180 Westwater Drive to the east of Steveston Village, the site may be accessed from the village by a 15-minute walk or 5-10 minutes by vehicle or bicycle. The activity will take place at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Step into the rich history and vibrant traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. On Saturdays and Sundays, October 4th-5th and 11th-12th, join us at the Chinese Bunkhouse from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm for an immersive cultural experience.
Also known as the Mooncake Festival or Moon Festival, this annual holiday celebrates family, the harvest, and the beauty of the full moon. Observed on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, the festival is celebrated across many parts of Asia and features customs such as family gatherings, moon gazing, the sharing of mooncakes, and the lighting of lanterns.
Visitors can drop in to try out two fun activities: create their own paper red lantern and craft a mooncake out of playdough! This is a perfect way to connect with the essence of the Mid-Autumn Festival and bring a piece of this vibrant cultural heritage home with you.
Links
- Website stevestonheritage.ca
Organizer
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is an 8-acre heritage park set on the scenic banks of the Fraser River. The site is the original location of early canning, fishing and boatbuilding operations. Arranged along a wooden boardwalk, the unique landscape and collection of heritage buildings tell the stories of the diverse community of people who lived and worked in Steveston over the past 150 years.
This event is part of a hub:
Steveston Village Hub
City of Richmond Richmond, BCThe historic village of Steveston was once a thriving centre of salmon fishing and canning, earning it the nickname “Salmonopolis”. Indigenous Peoples have harvested the land and waters of this region for thousands of years prior to this se...