中秋节！我们来看这四个视频！Mid-autumn festival is just around the corner! Share a variety of Chinese cultural tales and traditions with your kids in an easily accessible format with these three video recommendations from JoJo Learning. Including short stories, songs, and movies, these videos are a fantastic resource to share with your young Mandarin Chinese learners!

1. 《月亮圆，来团圆》Full Moon Reunion

Languages: Mandarin

Video Length: 3.5 mins.

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Celebrate the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival with this lively hand-dance music video "Full Moon Reunion" by Crystal Ong 王雪晶 and Bingyen 郑斌彦. Crystal, a popular Malaysian singer known as the "贺岁女王" (Queen of Festival Songs), released this sweet new song in July 2024. This modern take on the festival embodies the themes of friendship, love, and reunion—symbolized by the full moon. With its catchy melody and fresh choreography, it’s the perfect way to bring the festive spirit into your home or classroom.

2. Over the Moon Netflix Original Movie 飞奔去月球

Languages: Mandarin, English, Cantonese

Video Length: 1 hr. 40 mins.

Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced

Rating: PG – Some thematic elements and mild action

“Over the Moon” 飞奔去月球 is a brilliant animated film that gives a modern take on the classic folktales associated with the mid-autumn festival. This movie contains practical Chinese dialogue and a plot full of cultural motifs related to the mid-autumn festival. Be sure to choose "Chinese" for both Audio and Subtitles to provide your children with an immersive Chinese movie experience. Your aspiring Chinese learner will love this fun movie!

3. 《中秋节的由来和习俗》The Story and Custom of the Mid-Autumn Festival

Languages: Mandarin with Simplified Subtitles

Video Length: 2 mins.

Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate

This short, informative video explains the traditional folktale of 嫦娥 and 后羿 and how it influences modern mid-autumn festival customs. Complete with simplified Chinese subtitles, this is a very helpful introduction for young learners!

4. 《兔小贝儿歌: 中秋节》 Mid-Autumn Festival Song by Becky Bunny

Languages: Mandarin with Simplified Subtitles

Video Length: 3 mins.

Skill Level: Beginner

Perfect for beginners, this simple song shows how a typical family celebrates the mid-autumn festival together. The characters sing about typical mid-autumn festival traditions such as watching the moon, eating moon cakes, and having fun together in this cute animation.

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