Feel the nostalgia and admire the moon at the Lin An Tai Historic House during the Mid-Autumn Festival

Written and compiled by Chi Bing-hui

There’s a new spot to admire the moon this Mid-Autumn Festival. Remember the Lin An Tai Historic House in the Taipei Expo Park? The Taipei City Government will host an event titled “A Century of Mid-Autumn, Taipei Shines Bright” at the Lin An Tai Historic House from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, September 10. Free commemorative mooncakes will also be given out, allowing visitors to enjoy the moon while receiving gifts.

The event will feature performances by the Taipei New Trend Music Ensemble and well-known bands such as the Xin Yun Duet, JUST FOR YOU Band, Old Box Band, and popular folk singer Jin Zhiyuan. The Taipei New Trend Music Ensemble is known for blending various styles including classical, jazz, and Xinjiang influences, delivering layered yet vibrant performances. Jin Zhiyuan, who rose to fame with her song “Tonight,” will also perform a medley, promising an exciting show. Around the venue, there will be tea art demonstrations to enhance the tea-tasting experience, street performers showcasing folk skills, and activity zones for childhood games like dragon beard candy making and Hakka floral cloth crafts.

On-site, a limited quantity of 1,000 pomelos, tea cups, and mooncakes will be given out for free to participants. Free shuttle buses will be available from Yuanshan Metro Station from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, running every 25–30 minutes. Visitors are encouraged to make use of them. For more details about the event, please check the Civil Affairs Bureau website (http://www.ca.taipei.gov.tw/).