Everyone Welcome
Waterloo Public Library invites community members to its annual Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration, where families and friends can experience the richness of Chinese culture through live performances, hands-on activities, and a joyful afternoon of community connection.
The celebration will feature an exciting lineup of performances by local musicians, dancers, and singers, along with Tai Chi demonstrations, poetry recitations, a children's stage performance, martial arts demonstrations, and many other cultural presentations.
In addition to the stage performances, visitors can enjoy a variety of interactive activities throughout the event, including hands-on crafts, puzzles, prize draws, and community information booths.
Guests will also have the opportunity to sample traditional mooncakes while celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival—a cherished holiday that symbolizes family reunion, togetherness, and good fortune.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional celebrations in Chinese culture, representing reunion, gratitude, and a bountiful harvest. More than a festive celebration, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about Chinese traditions, experience the diversity of our community, and foster cross-cultural understanding.
Whether you are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival for the first time or continuing a long-standing tradition, everyone is welcome to join Waterloo Public Library in celebrating this special occasion and sharing in the spirit of community, culture, and togetherness.
Presented in partnership with Red Maple Senior Association, Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association (WCCA), Kitchener-Waterloo Youth Orchestra (KWYO), Elmira District Secondary School Music Group (EDSS), UW Concert Band Club, UW The Unaccompanied Minors, Shamuon Generation of Martial Arts, WPL Chinese Social Club, WPL Chinese Storytime, and other groups and individuals.
Performances: YMCA Multi‑Purpose Room
Opens to the public at 1:00 PM
Crafts & Exhibitor Booths: John M. Harper Branch Program Room
Opens to the public at 1:00 PM
滑铁卢公共图书馆诚挚邀请社区居民参加一年一度的中秋节庆祝活动，共同体验中华传统文化，欣赏精彩演出，参与丰富多彩的互动活动，与家人和朋友共享团圆与欢乐。
届时我们将有本地音乐家、舞蹈家、歌手带来精彩演出，还有太极拳表演、诗歌朗诵、儿童舞台剧，武术表演等更多精彩内容。
除了舞台演出，现场还设有丰富的互动体验，包括：手工制作、解谜、抽奖，以及社区互动展位。
参加者还有机会品尝传统月饼，一同庆祝象征团圆、家庭与美好祝福的中秋佳节。
中秋节是中华文化中最重要的传统节日之一，象征着团圆、感恩和丰收。本次活动不仅是一场节日庆典，更是一次了解中华文化、体验多元社区、促进文化交流的宝贵机会。无论您是否了解中秋节，都欢迎来到图书馆，与社区共同分享这一传统节日的欢乐。
本次活动由 枫叶正红老年协会、滑铁卢地区华人协会 (WCCA)、KW青年交响乐团（KWYO），Elmira中学音乐团队（EDSS)，UW滑铁卢大学音乐会管乐团，UW滑铁卢大学无人陪伴音乐团队， Shamuon 武道世代，滑铁卢市图书馆华人俱乐部，滑铁卢市图书馆中文故事等团队和个人联合举办。
活动期间共有两个地方将对公众开放。YMCA多功能厅用作表演厅，下午1点向公众开放。John M Harper图书馆的活动室用作手工艺室和展位室，下午1点向公众开放。
Staff: Min
AGE GROUP: | Everyone Welcome |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Drop-in | Cultures and Communities |
TAGS: | Adult learning |
Located on the west side of Waterloo, the John M. Harper Branch shares a building with the Stork Family YMCA. It features soaring ceilings, dedicated study space (including 3 bookable study rooms), a large Community Room and an outdoor courtyard.
