New York, NY (1888PressRelease)
September 06, 2008 - Rowland Heights, California - The largest compilation of Chinese Moon Festivals for the United States and Canada is currently available to inform families of the local Moon Festival celebrations in their area. Childbook.com, a children's bookstore specializing in Chinese language materials, has over 100 event listings for the public's use.
Businesses may also access the list to reach out to over 3 million ethnic Chinese in the United States.
However, the intent of celebrating Moon Festivals as family-oriented events are not only confined for the ethnic Chinese. Different-raced families will be able to relate to the main intent of this festival, which is to give thanks for a bountiful life with family.
Chinese Moon Festival is celebrated the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Believed to be the night when moon shines its brightest throughout the year, the Moon Festival this year is slated on September 14th. Moon Festival events range from late August to early October 2008.
The listing is available at http://www.childbook.com/Moon-Festival-s/94.htm.
Wendy Lin, author of the Practical Chinese Book Series, said, "The increased profile and interest in China due to its economic growth have increased interest in Chinese festivals among non-Asians in the United States. Childbook's list of Chinese Moon Festival events is a great resource for anyone interested in celebrating family ties. Since many events are mostly publicized via word of mouth, we unfortunately often find out about local events after the fact."
Other information about the Moon Festival is also available at http://www.childbook.com, including descriptive articles, lesson plans, crafts, games, and other projects.
ChildBook has been publishing a listing of Chinese events since 2004.
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