The Mid-Autumn Festival is always a highlight on the CSC calendar — a time when lanterns lit the night, the moon shines its brightest and families come together in celebration. For many members, it’s more than just a festive evening; it’s a chance to relived treasured childhood memories, share traditions with their children and grandchildren, and embrace the simple joys of mooncakes, games and community gatherings.

This year was no exception, as members celebrated in their own ways, creating fresh memories filled with laughter, warmth and togetherness.

All eyes on CJ Bubble as she filled the stage with wonder and colourful creations.

Finding unity in the Mid-Autumn Festival

It may be rooted in Chinese tradition, but Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore has grown into a celebration enjoyed by families of all backgrounds. For Noor Azilah Mohmad, it’s a chance to join fellow Singaporeans in the festive spirit while cherishing time with her loved ones. “The festival is a time to come together with family and express gratitude,” she shared. 

Ms Azilah celebrates by enjoying halal mooncakes with her family and sharing food and gifts with neighbours — simple acts of generosity that strengthen community ties. “We also love taking part in the lantern light-up. It’s a joyful time where children carry lanterns and families soak in the vibrant atmosphere together,” she adds.

Ms Vicky Loh’s children embracing the festive mood of Mid-Autumn Festival with their traditional outfits.

A time to dress up and bond as a family

For Ms Vicki Loh, Mid-Autumn Festival is the perfect excuse to dress up her four children and head out together. At the Mid-Autumn Celebration at CSC @ Bukit Batok on 19 September 2025, her kids arrived in traditional Chinese outfits, adding a delightful touch to the festive mood of the evening.

“It’s our second time here, and the kids love walking around the club, soaking in the lights, the food and, of course, the games and activities,” she shared. “It also gets me in touch with my inner child — and at the heart of it, it’s about spending time as a family.”

Mr Ashok Kumar’s son hopped right into the spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival with his cute rabbit costume.

Mr Ashok Kumar found the celebration a chance to make treasured memories with his five-year-old son, who charmed everyone in an adorable rabbit costume. “I want to share these moments with him now,” he said with a smile. “When he grows bigger, I can’t dress him up anymore!”

Ms Nalina Subramaniam (far right) reunited with longtime friends — former neighbours who remain an important part of her Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.

Reliving nostalgic times with loved ones

This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival was extra special for Ms Nalina Subramaniam, who joined the Mid-Autumn Celebration at CSC @ Bukit Batok with former neighbours — now friends — whom she has known for over 20 years. The lively atmosphere gave her a chance to reconnect while soaking in the festive spirit.

It also brought back fond memories of her childhood. “When we were kids, it used to be a big thing. We would go to fun fairs, light candles and carry lanterns,” she said. “Kids don’t seem to do it as much anymore, so it’s nice to join in the community celebrations and relive those happy times together.”

At home, Ms Subramaniam keeps the tradition alive by decorating it with colourful lanterns and night lights, finding joy in both the memories they evoke and the chance to share the festival spirit with her family and neighbours.

Quick hands at work during the pomelo-peeling contest.

Making celebrations adventurous and creative

Ms Jennifer Teo has chosen to put her own playful spin on Mid-Autumn Festival, blending tradition with fun and imagination. “This Mid-Autumn won’t just be about tradition — it’ll be about fun, creativity and making memories under the brightest moon of the year,” she shared.

Her celebration will begin with a mooncake tasting challenge, where she’ll sample everything from the classic lotus seed paste with salted egg yolk to unique flavours like chocolate and durian snow skin. “I’ll be rating each one like a food judge — bonus points for the most surprising bite!” she said.

Next on Ms Teo’s list is crafting DIY lanterns out of jars, fairy lights and colourful paper. Once night fell, she’ll light them up and set off on a little lantern parade around her neighbourhood. “My own glowing wonderland!” she said.

The evening will wrap up with a cosy moon-gazing picnic, complete with fruit tea, snacks and a game of ‘spot the bunny on the moon’. And for the finale? A moonlight karaoke session with friends. “We might sing off-key, but the laughter will make it perfect,” she said.

Smiles all around as CSC Chief Executive Mr Lau Mun Leng (left) joined the 1st prize lucky draw winner on stage.

A taste of tradition that’s worth every bite

Mooncakes are the heart of Mid-Autumn Festival, and for Ms Charme Yan’s clan, it is no exception. The once-a-year treat is savoured despite rising prices. “Every year, I tell myself I’ll have a celebration where the family sips tea, admire the full moon and play some riddle games. But in reality, we buy mooncakes only to realise how expensive they are, so we cut them into eight tiny slices so everyone gets just a taste,” she shared.

The younger members of her family also enjoys lighting lanterns shaped like Pikachu and Hello Kitty, while the adults catch up over conversations that range from Taobao group buys to family updates. “Our evening often ends with a lantern walk around the neighbourhood, with the occasional lantern catching fire — much to the kids’ squealing delight,” she said.

So, that’s how Mid-Autumn is celebrated by CSC members: mooncakes, laughter, lantern walks and memories that live on well after the night has ended. To see more highlights of the Mid-Autumn Celebration at CSC @ Bukit Batok, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cscsingapore