Last Friday night, the Mid-Autumn Festival, hosted by the City of Irvine and the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, took place at Irvine Great Park, attracting more than 15,000 attendees. The event featured a lively atmosphere with night market games, cultural showcases, and a variety of food stalls.
The night market area was filled with popular game booths such as ring toss, pinball, fishing, and bean bag toss, drawing many families to participate. In an effort to promote Chinese culture, there were interactive booths where visitors could try on traditional Hanfu clothing, paint dyed fans, and weave handicrafts, giving participants a hands-on experience of Chinese craftsmanship. Additionally, the night market food stalls offered a wide array of traditional snacks, providing a delicious treat for all.
In a gesture of cultural inclusivity, the event also invited other ethnic groups that celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival to join the festivities and set up booths, showcasing their unique traditions. The performances on stage were a highlight of the evening, beginning with a captivating martial arts demonstration by the South Coast Wushu Team, followed by folk dance performances from the Chinese Dance Company of Southern California, traditional Chinese music from the South Coast Chinese Orchestra, and an impressive diabolo performance by Irvine Chinese School’s Yo Yo Team, all of which received enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Irvine’s mayor, vice mayor, and city council members were invited on stage to join in the dancing, adding to the joyful atmosphere of the night. A special performance by the Los Angeles Yue Opera Troupe, which presented traditional Yue opera scenes, delighted the crowd, as many were thrilled to see such an authentic performance in the U.S.
A lantern tunnel was illuminated at night, becoming a hotspot for photo ops, as many attendees wore traditional clothing from their own cultures and eagerly took photos under the glowing lanterns. The entire event was filled with joy and warmth, highlighting the beauty of multicultural exchange and festive celebration.
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上週五晚上，由爾灣市政府與南海岸中華文化中心共同主辦的中秋節活動在爾灣大公園熱鬧登場，吸引了超過一萬五千名民眾參與。活動集結了夜市遊戲、傳統文化展示和各式美食，呈現出濃厚的節慶氛圍。
活動現場設有多樣的夜市遊戲攤位，如套圈圈、彈珠台、釣魚和丟沙包，吸引了眾多家庭參與。而為傳揚中華文化，主辦單位也設置了漢服試穿、漆染扇子和編織等互動攤位，讓參與者親身體驗中國傳統工藝的魅力。此外，夜市區的攤位提供了多種地道的小吃，讓大家在遊戲之餘也能享受豐富的美食。
這次活動不僅聚焦中華文化，還邀請了其他慶祝中秋的族裔共同參與，設攤展示各自的文化特色，讓活動更加多元與豐富。現場舞台上的表演也是一大亮點，南海岸中華武術隊以精彩的武術演出拉開了序幕，接著是南加中華舞團帶來的民族民間舞蹈表演、南海岸中華樂團演奏的傳統中國音樂，以及爾灣中文學校扯鈴隊的酷炫扯鈴秀，觀眾們無不為這些精彩表演喝彩。
爾灣市長、副市長及多位市議員也受邀登台與表演者共舞，為活動增添了更多歡樂氛圍。特別值得一提的是，活動當晚還邀請了洛杉磯越劇團（Los Angeles Yue Opera Troupe）表演傳統越劇片段，讓在場的觀眾感到驚喜不已，能在美國欣賞到如此經典的表演。
活動現場由南海岸中華文化中心精心製作的燈籠隧道，在夜間點亮，成為當天活動最熱門的打卡景點，許多民眾穿著各自的傳統服飾在燈籠下拍照留念。整場活動充滿了歡樂與溫馨的氣氛，充分展現了多元文化的交融與節日的喜悅。
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