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Promoting Chinese Culture in the Midwest!

The Kansas City Chinese Association (KCCA) announces our
2024 Moon & Water Lantern Festival

Recap of 2023

Moon & Water Lantern Festival

Recap of 2022

Moon & Water Lantern Festival

Recap of 2021

Moon & Water Lantern Festival

Additional Details on the events page

It's the time of the year when we gathered as a big community family and celebrate the mid-autumn festival and to keep our tradition going. We will be releasing the beautiful water lanterns again this year! Come to join us at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens!  (new location this year)

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Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 (rain out day the following Sunday Sept. 29th)

Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Place: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Address: 8909 W. 179th Street, Overland Park, KS 66013

 

Activities: Lantern riddle guess, Tai-chi, Dragon and Lion dance, Chinese medicine, Culture showcases, Kids friendly outdoor games, Karaoke, Movie, Food, Moon cakes, Launch water lanterns, etc.

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The activities are free to the public. The lantern and food are available for purchase online or onsite.

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Gather with friends and family to share in the joy and meaning of this special festival. As the lanterns light up the water, let's reflect on unity, harmony, and the beauty of our shared heritage.

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For event updates and additional information, visit our website https://www.kccaks.org/ or reach out to us at kccaks@gmail.com.

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Let's celebrate Mid-Autumn and the Water Lantern Festival together, as our lanterns illuminate the night and our hearts. See you there!

Event Program

 

4:00 pm

Festival open

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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Activities (Showcase, Performance, Games, Lucky draw) & Dinner

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Design Lanterns

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Launch Lanterns & Light the Water

Early Bird

Moon Cake

(One Piece)

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$8.00

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Including one moon cake to eat,  outdoor activities, and chance to win the lucky draw

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Early Bird

Water Lantern

(Paper)

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$8.00

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Including one water lantern (paper) with candle, outdoor activities, and chance to win the lucky draw

Early Bird

Water Lantern

(Wooden Base)

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$16.00

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Including one water lantern (wooden base) with candle,  outdoor activities, and chance to win the lucky draw

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** Purchase also available at time of event.  Pricing will vary

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