The moon festival is an important festival on the Chinese calendar. It is a special time for family gatherings.On this day, which usually falls on August 15 on the lunar calendar,people often lay out their bamboo chairs under the night sky and look up to observe the perfect moon.There are often references to the moon being like a jade plate,but of course, it is only in the people's imaginations. It is no moon festival without moon cakes, which have become a vital element of the celebratory day.Moon cakes are delicacies in China,often made with red bean centres.