ACC’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Center hosts a Harvest Moon Concert on Saturday, September 14. ACC faculty, staff, students, and the community are invited to join the afternoon of music to celebrate the Harvest Moon, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Harvest Moon Concert showcases AAPI music and three local AAPI musicians: Han Na Lee, Dr. Yu-Hsin Teng, and Tsz To Wong. 

Harvest Moon Concert

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Recital Hall, Building 2000, 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX
Admission: Free and open to the public
RSVP: HERE

Some of the songs they will be performing include:

• Yumeji’s theme from “In the Mood for Love” by Shigeru Umebayashi
• Farewell from “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” by Tan Dun
• 「行かないで」 《李香蘭》(Please don’t leave / Li Xiang Lan) by 玉置浩二 (Koji Tamaki)
• Moon River from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Johnny Mercer/ Henry Mancini
• 《月亮代表我的心》（The Moon Represents My Heart）by 翁清溪 （Ching-hsi Weng） arranged by 石青如 (Ching-ju Shih)

What is the Harvest Moon Festival?

The Harvest Moon Festival (also known as Mid-Autumn Festival) is one of the most important festivals celebrated in East and Southeast Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month on the Lunar Calendar. On this day, the moon is supposed to be the biggest and brightest. Traditional festivities include family reunions, moon gazing, and sharing “moon cakes,” which are pastries made with sweet fillings. 

More information about this event and the AAPI Cultural Center can be found on the AAPI Cultural Center website.

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