National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Notice (2025)

National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Notice (2025)

Dear valued customers and partners,

Please be advised that our office will be closed for the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays from October 1 to October 8, 2025. Normal business operations will resume on October 9, 2025.

During this period, our customer support services will be limited. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will respond to your inquiries promptly after the holiday.

Wishing you a joyful celebration and a wonderful time with your loved ones!

Exploring the Legends: New Stories for the Festivities

The combination of National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival is a special time of national pride and ancient tradition. Beyond the well-known tales, here are some other captivating stories associated with this season:

1. The Jade Rabbit on the Moon

While Chang'e is the most famous lunar resident, another beloved character shares her moonlit home. Folklore tells of a selfless rabbit, often depicted with a mortar and pestle. In one story, the Jade Emperor, disguised as a beggar, tested the animals' kindness. Only the rabbit had nothing to offer but itself, and so it jumped into a fire to offer its own flesh. Deeply moved, the Emperor sent the rabbit's spirit to the moon to become the "Jade Rabbit," where it now prepares the elixir of life. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, some say you can still see its silhouette on the full moon.

2. The Endless Task of Wu Gang and the Magic Laurel

Another immortal, a woodcutter named Wu Gang, was banished to the moon for attempting to achieve immortality through deceit. His eternal punishment is to cut down a massive, self-healing cassia tree. With every chop of his axe, the tree miraculously heals itself, forcing him to labor fruitlessly forever. This story of perseverance and the elusive nature of goals adds a poignant layer to the moon's mythology, symbolizing the continuous effort required for meaningful achievement.

3. Modern Echoes: The Moon in the National Spirit

The moon has always been a symbol of unity and aspiration in Chinese culture. In a modern context, China's ambitious lunar exploration program is named "Chang'e," directly linking cutting-edge scientific achievement with its deep cultural heritage. The successful landings of the Chang'e probes on the moon bring the ancient legend full circle, blending a millennia-old dream with contemporary national pride. This fusion of myth and science perfectly mirrors the spirit of the dual holidays—honoring a rich past while dynamically marching toward the future.

We hope these stories enrich your holiday celebrations. Happy National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival!