First, the moon and the rabbit
1, this is a typical Mid-Autumn Festival theme, because it is said that there is a jade rabbit living on the moon. Making a clay moon and rabbit may be an interesting project. The moon and rabbits have rich symbolic meanings in China culture. They represent people's desire for family, happiness and good luck. These symbols are also reflected in the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations and stories.
2. The production steps are to prepare yellow mud for the moon and white mud for the rabbit. Pinch the yellow mud into a circle with your hands and turn it into the moon. You can use tools to add details to the surface of the moon, such as potholes. Make a rabbit out of white mud, gently knead it into the shape of a rabbit, and then add details such as ears, eyes, nose and tail.
Second, Wuren moon cake
1, the tradition of eating moon cakes is indispensable in the Mid-Autumn Festival. Wuren moon cake is a traditional Mid-Autumn moon cake variety, but it is different from traditional moon cakes in taste. You can make a small and lovely clay handmade work of Wuren moon cake, symbolizing reunion.
2. The making step is to prepare five kinds of clay with different colors, which respectively represent the stuffing of Wuren moon cake. Rub the clay of each color into small balls, and then gently flatten them with your hands. Stack five small round cakes together to imitate the hierarchical structure of moon cakes. Use tools to add lines and details of mooncakes, such as patterns or marks on mooncakes.
Third, the mud lamp.
1. In the Mid-Autumn Festival, the clay lantern represents the symbolic meaning of tradition, reunion, desire and creativity. They are part of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, helping people to understand and feel this important festival more deeply. You can make a small clay lantern to decorate your holiday celebration.
2, the production steps are to prepare red or other holiday colors of clay, rub it into small balls. Crush the ball, and then pinch it out in the shape of a lantern with your fingers, leaving a small hole at the bottom, where you can insert a thread or thread as a pendant.
3. Make the top and bottom edges of lanterns with tools or small pieces of clay to add details. Make four sides of clay lanterns. You can add patterns or patterns on each side to increase decoration. Let the clay lantern dry, and then insert a thread or string to hang it in a suitable place.
Fourth, the Mid-Autumn Festival scene.
1. The scene significance of Mid-Autumn Festival includes family reunion, reunion, prosperity, good life, light and cultural inheritance. Through these scenes and arrangements, people can experience and celebrate this important traditional festival in China more deeply. You can also create a clay scene to show the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, such as family reunion, moon viewing and setting off fireworks.
2. The production step is to use a large foundation clay and spread it to become the floor of your scene. Make figures and objects with clay of different colors, such as family members, the moon, fireworks, etc. Put these clay elements on the scene floor to create a Mid-Autumn Festival scene. Add details such as clay trees, houses and small animals to increase the complexity and authenticity of the scene.
Some Basic Introduction of Mid-Autumn Festival
1, Origin and Cultural Symbol: Mid-Autumn Festival originated in ancient China, which can be traced back to Shang Dynasty, but it has become an important festival in Han Dynasty. Traditionally, Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest day for farmers and a family reunion day. Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes reunion and happiness. The moon represents reunion, symbolizes the desire of family reunion, and is also endowed with beautiful images.
2. Customs and moon cakes: There are many traditional activities in Mid-Autumn Festival. The most typical thing is family reunion to spend time together, tasting moon cakes and enjoying the moon together, and holding various cultural performances and garden activities at the same time. One of the most important traditional foods in Mid-Autumn Festival is moon cakes. It is a round cake, which usually contains various fillings, such as lotus seed paste, bean paste and five kernels.
3. Moon viewing, folk customs and regional characteristics: On the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, people will go outdoors to enjoy the moon together to express their wishes for reunion and happiness. There are many beautiful legends related to Mid-Autumn Festival, the most famous of which is the story of the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon. Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in China and some East Asian countries, but there may be some different customs and characteristics in different places.