September 17, 2024 at 12:00 noon, Assistant Professor Dr. Pharmacist Pimporn Thongmuang, Vice President of Samut Songkhram Campus Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Chaired the opening ceremony and participated in activities “Telling legends, singing songs, performing dances” at the 2024 Moon Festival event, with the atmosphere within the event Chinese songs are sung Playing the guzheng musical instrument Ready to sip herbal tea and taste mooncakes

                            The objective is for students within Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University. Samut Songkhram Campus Learn about Thai-Chinese culture and traditions and also encourage students to do activities together. It builds relationships within the field of study. create unity together within the group as well

                            Mid-Autumn Festival It is a festival according to Chinese culture. that takes place in the middle of autumn to celebrate the harvest It takes place on the full moon night of the 8th month according to the lunar calendar. This year's Moon Festival 2024 falls on September 17, 2024. And in this Mid-Autumn Festival Chinese people celebrate by worshiping the moon at night. In some countries it is a big tradition. It is celebrated with red lanterns. It's colorful at night. Or in some places there may be a dragon dance. There will be different names depending on the locality. moon cake It has a round base similar to a cake. Made from flour with various fillings like cereals, it is used as an offering and eaten until it is unique for this festival. Every year at the Mid-Autumn Festival (15th day of the 8th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar), every household buys mooncakes to worship the moon. Along with watching the moon, it has become a Chinese tradition all along.

                           Such activities are organized by students of the Chinese Medicine program. College of Allied Health Sciences Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, held at the 1st floor hall, College of Allied Health Sciences building. Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Samut Songkhram Campus

                                                                                   News written and news photos by Mr. Jirayus Poolsawat