To celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, we’re hosting a three-day outdoor program to promote traditional Asian culture. Legend has it that the moon on Mid-Autumn night is the fullest and brightest of the year—symbolizing reunion and happiness. Families and friends gather to admire the moon, enjoy mooncakes, and set river lanterns with wishes for peace and good fortune.
This year’s event is initiated and presented by Community Culture Services and MySupport. It’s our 5th year celebrating Mid-Autumn—and our first-ever three-day, fully outdoor edition. Highlights include a Moonlight Concert (cultural performances), River Lantern Blessing, Drone Light Show (weather permitting), Chinese attire showcase, and interactive, NPC-led experiences. We’ve adapted the traditional Mid-Autumn story into a site-wide immersive script: in-character performers (NPCs) interact with guests across themed scenes. By joining hands-on cultural activities and completing NPC quests, guests collect clues and rewards while discovering the full Mid-Autumn story. Beyond the interactive experiences, enjoy Asian food and cultural market stalls, plus write your wishes on lanterns or plaques and set them afloat for blessings of health and safety.
Time: 03-05 Oct, 2025
Location: Henry Rolland Park, Barrine Dr, Parkes ACT 2600
Schedule
03 Oct (17:00–22:30)
· Market Zone
17:00–22:30 Asian culture & mini activities
17:00–22:30 Asian food
· Stage Zone
17:00–21:00 Cultural performances
· Riverside
17:00–22:30 River Lantern Blessing
· In the Park
17:00–21:00 Hanfu NPC photo ops
04 Oct (10:30–22:30)
· Market Zone
10:30–22:30 Asian culture & mini activities
10:30–22:30 Asian food
· Stage Zone
14:00–16:00 Mid-Autumn Opening Ceremony (guests & VIPs)
16:00–18:00 Cultural performances
19:30–20:30 Moonlight Concert
· Riverside
17:00–22:30 River Lantern Blessing
· In the Park
10:30–17:00 NPC performances + immersive quest check-ins
05 Oct (10:30–22:30)
· Market Zone
10:30–22:30 Asian culture & mini activities
10:30–22:30 Asian food
· Stage Zone
13:00–20:00 Cultural performances
· Riverside
17:00–22:30 River Lantern Blessing
In the Park
10:30–17:00 NPC performances + immersive quest check-ins
Community Culture Services 