🌕 Moon Gathering at Yi Crafts Studio
📍 60 Neasden Lane, London, NW10 2UW | 🗓 04/10/2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Join us for a magical afternoon of moon-inspired craft, culture, and connection at Yi Crafts Studio, as we honour the Mid-Autumn Festival with creativity, tradition, and shared joy.
🌙 Part I: Moonlight Workshop Afternoon (2:00–4:00 PM)
✨ Moonlight Calligraphy Workshop
Learn the elegant art of Chinese brush calligraphy as we write meaningful moon-themed characters in a peaceful, mindful setting.
🕯️ Mooncake Candle Making
Create your own adorable mooncake-shaped candles using natural soy wax and festive moulds — the perfect handmade keepsake.
🍵 Tasting Table
Enjoy a curated selection of seasonal ESEA treats:
- 🌹 Yunnan Rose Mooncake
- 🍖 Sugar Ham Mooncake
- 🍵 Tea Pastry
- 🌿 Mung Bean Cake
- Yunnan tea tasting to sip and savour throughout the afternoon.
🎥 Part II: Moonlight Screening & Song (4:30–6:30 PM)
🌕 Film Screening: The Moonlight Street
We will be screening The Moonlight Street, a poetic short documentary about Zhang Shuxian, a blind folk musician plays Sanxian (three string) whose life is intimately woven with the moonlight and music. Set in Dali, Yunnan, this film captures the soul of Bai culture through the eyes and voice of a man who has never seen the moon, yet knows it more deeply than most. His melodies echo memories, longing, and deep reverence for tradition — a perfect reflection for this harvest season of reunion and reflection.
🎶 Live Music + Workshop
Following the film, we’ll introduce the sanxian, a traditional three-stringed instrument of the Bai people. You'll not only hear its haunting beauty — you'll get to try it yourself!
🎤 Bai Folk Song Sharing
We’ll also teach a beautiful and rarely shared Bai song: "White Moon, White Sister" — a love song to the moon, steeped in Bai mythology and heart. No experience needed — just bring your voice and curiosity!
✨ Tea and mooncakes will be served.
✨ All ages welcome.
