#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 |#BRI #September2023 |also Celebrating #中秋節 #MidAutumnFestival is #ChinaPrivateCarrierRocketCompanies With Impressive storytelling Festive Poster Artwork..

九月。 中秋節。 元宵節 。 月餅

中秋節On Today it is 29th September 2023  a very longest wintery season since last year- summer is cancelled- spring is only a guest…beginning 29th September 2023 mild cool spring as a guest in with crispy September weather week in which saying happy mid-autumn festival Lantern Festival everyone in which happens to fall on celebrating with mooncakes Description: 🥮… that’s celebrate with family in the Asian Chinese communities… in least than a week time on in which the full moon Description: 🌕on the 29th – September -6th October 2023 in which the celebration festival dates back to the Shang dynasty three thousand years ago before the Zhou Dynasty … storytelling narratives of of the great general lovely devotion for his wife Chang’e of offerings of mooncakes also The traditional lanterns are designed with the lucky color red, among Other popular Moon Festival legends include the Jade Rabbit jade maiden …

In Chinese culture, roundness symbolizes completeness and togetherness. A full moon symbolizes prosperity and reunion for the whole family. Round mooncakes complement the harvest moon in the night sky at the Mid-Autumn Festival..

It is said that if you look up at the moon, you can see an outline of the Jade Rabbit pounding with a pestle. More than just cute, fluffy, and white, the Jade Rabbit is a sign of selflessness, piety, and sacrifice..

中秋節The Mid-Autumn Festival is the festival of Mid-Autumn. It falls in the second month of autumn and is marked by the fifteenth full moon. This day is in the midst of the three autumns, so it is called the “Mid-Autumn Festival”. The moonlight is brighter than usual this night, which is also called “moon eve”. Because the Mid-Autumn Festival falls in autumn and August, it is also known as the “Autumn Festival” and “August Festival”; because of worshiping and worshiping the moon, it is also called the “Moon Festival” and “Moon Festival”; during the Mid-Autumn Festival, families reunite and married daughters go home. Reunion, so it is also called “Reunion Festival” and “Girls’ Day”; in mid-autumn, various fruits are ripe and on the market, so it is called “Fruit Festival”. The Dong people call it “Pumpkin Festival”, and the Mulao people call it “Housheng Festival”. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, people gather to admire the moon, offer sacrifices, and celebrate the harvest. 

The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the “Correct Month”. Records about the “Reunion Festival” were first seen in literary works of the Ming Dynasty. “West Lake Tour Zhiyu” says: “August 15th is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and people send moon cakes to each other to symbolize reunion.” “A Brief Introduction to the Scenery of the Imperial Capital” also says: “When worshiping the moon on August 15th, the cakes must be round , the teeth will be wrong when dividing melons, and the petals will be carved like lotus flowers. … If a woman returns to peace, she will return to her husband’s house on this day, which is called the Reunion Festival.”

Initially, the “Moon Festival” was held on the “autumn equinox” day of the 24th solar term in the Ganzhi calendar, but later it was moved to the 15th day of the eighth month of the Xia calendar (lunar calendar). According to the Chinese calendar, the eighth month of the lunar calendar is in the middle of autumn and is the second month of autumn, so it is called “Zhongqiu”. The fifteenth day of August is in the middle of “Zhongqiu”, so it is called “Mid-Autumn Festival

Chasing the moon

The so-called “chasing the moon” means that after the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, the excitement is still not over, so on the next night, many people invite relatives and friends to continue admiring the moon, which is called “chasing the moon.” According to the preface to “Lingnan Miscellaneous Notes” by Chen Zihou of the Qing Dynasty: “On the 16th night of August, good people in Guangdong gather relatives and friends to feast and enjoy the moon. This is called chasing the moon.”

Guessing riddles

On the night of the full moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival, many lanterns are hung in public places. People gather together to guess the riddles written on the lanterns. Because it is a favorite activity of most young men and women, and love stories are also spread in these activities, so guessing lantern riddles during the Mid-Autumn Festival A form of love between men and women has also been derived.

Eat mooncakes

Moon cakes, also called moon cakes, harvest cakes, palace cakes, reunion cakes, etc., were tributes to the moon god during the Mid-Autumn Festival in ancient times. Mooncakes were originally used as offerings to worship the moon god. Later, people gradually regarded admiring the moon and tasting mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival as a symbol of family reunion. Moon cakes symbolize reunion, and people regard them as festive food, using them to worship the moon and give them to relatives and friends. Today, eating moon cakes has become a must-have custom for the Mid-Autumn Festival in all parts of northern and southern China. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, people eat moon cakes to show “reunion.”

Via CNSA CMS-  CMS China Manned Space CNSA-China National Space Administration  

中秋節 Mid-Autumn Festival – The moon fills the heavenly palace, sending my longing for you from afar. China Manned Spaceflight wishes everyone a family reunion and a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

The full moon rises in the sky, let’s fly together in the dream
. It is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Deep Blue Aerospace wishes you and your family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

深蓝航天  Deep Blue Limited – Deep Blue Aerospace One of sixty Chinese private space Carrier Rocket Companies in China-People’s Republic of China…  As many of sixty plus Private Rocket Deep Blue Aerospace Co., Ltd. was established in 2017. The company is mainly a high-tech aerospace enterprise that focuses on the direction of liquid recovery and reusable launch vehicles and provides users with commercial launch services. Deep Blue Aerospace Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. At the same time, the company has rocket general and liquid engine R&D centers in Yizhuang, Beijing and Xi’an, Shaanxi, respectively, and a rocket power system test base in Tongchuan, Shaanxi…..

May all good things come to fruition like the Mid-Autumn Moon! Star Glory wishes everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

In which iSpace- Interstellar Glory in which it is the first Chinese Private Space Company to do so successfully commercially first out from sixty known private space companies in China People’s Republic of China…  Founded in Beijing 2016 located in Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone or known for short as E-Town in Capital of China – People’s Republic of China …

Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Interstellar Glory”) was established in October 2016, with Peng Xiaobo as the legal representative. The company is committed to developing excellent commercial launch vehicles and providing systematic launch solutions, providing global commercial aerospace customers with more efficient, higher-quality, and more cost-effective launch services, so as to greatly improve the ability of human beings to freely enter and exit space.

The company focuses on the research and development of intelligent launch vehicles, and provides integrated commercial launch services for global satellite and constellation customers.

Galaxy Power Aerospace wishes you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day!

星河动力空间科技有限公司 Galactic Energy-  Galaxy Power (Beijing) Space Technology Co., Ltd. Located in Block D, Aviation Technology Plaza, E-Town, and Beijing – Beijing – China – People’s Republic of China ….Galaxy Aerospace is the first private aerospace company in China to achieve successful continuous launches, the first to send commercial networked satellites into a 500km sun-synchronous orbit, and the first to master the ability to launch multiple satellites with one carrier rocket.

Images and visuals are from their Respectives CMS China Manned SpaceCNSA-China National Space Administration   also from @kevinjamesng for the Game- Lunar Photography

#CathayPacific #國泰航空公司 #September2023 |#國泰航空 #Cathay #中秋節 #MidAutumnFestival Specially Delightfully delicious handcrafted crafted limited edition #mooncakes….

國泰航空公司Cathay Pacific  This year on the year 2023中秋節 Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the Friday 29th September 2023 in which also it known as the Moon Festival which is adjacent to China’s National Day on October 1st. An 8-day public holiday in which is a Public National Holiday of eight days enjoyed from September 29th to October 6th….. The Chinese –Asian community festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar with a full moon at night, corresponding to mid-September to early October of the Gregorian calendar.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture. Similar holidays are celebrated in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and other countries in East and Southeast Asia

Mooncakes Symbolize Family Reunion

In Chinese culture, roundness symbolizes completeness and togetherness. A full moon symbolizes prosperity and reunion for the whole family. Round mooncakes complement the harvest moon in the night sky at the Mid-Autumn Festival

A mooncake (simplified Chinese: 月饼; traditional Chinese: 月餅) is a Chinese bakery product traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節). The festival is primarily about the harvest while a legend connects it to moon watching, and mooncakes are regarded as a delicacy.

Is it good luck to eat mooncakes?

The mooncakes are the sweet and round delicacies associated with the feast: thought to bring good luck and prosperity, they are usually given as a present to their loved ones and served with tea

Put all the good things and blessings in the square gift box, and let the warmth of reunion be condensed in the small mooncake~ As the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, Cathay has specially prepared a mixed mini mooncake gift box for everyone. I hope this Holiday blessings can accompany the moonlight, travel across thousands of mountains and rivers, and reach you.

The carefully crafted limited edition mooncake gift box brings you a double enjoyment of sight and taste! The design is inspired by aircraft portholes, with unique ingenuity and simplicity. There are three classic Hong Kong-style mooncakes with egg yolk and white lotus paste, red bean paste, and custard. Each one uses a low-oil and low-fat formula, taking into accounts both deliciousness and health. Whether you are rushing to a reunion and enjoying the happiness of family gathering together; Or set sail for the stars and explore the unknown world together. As always, Cathay Pacific will accompany you every step of the way also the design are from Cathay international iconic elements!

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#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 | #September2023 | #CMS #ChinaMannedSpace #Shenzhou Civilian  #Takionauts #HongKongSAR Selection for #PayloadSpecialist Candidates have entered the selection stage of the national manned space engineering payload expert-Specialist ..

中国空间站 On the 7th June 2023 CNSA –China National Space Administration  at the Grounds of the Hong Kong SAR, China, People’s Republic of China, at Hong Kong SAR Government house in Central the 李家超 John Lee Ka-chiu-Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region China, People’s Republic of China. Held a hosting meeting with the Hong Kong SAR Civilian Takionaut selection of the Role of Payload Specialist candidates..  His meeting is described as Meeting with payload expert- Specialists candidates…… as李家超 John Lee Ka-chiu-Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Quote below..

[Hong Kong SAR candidates have entered the selection stage of the national manned space engineering payload expert- Specialist]

Sun Dong, director of the Hong Kong Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, said on September 20th 2023 that more than one Hong Kong SAR candidate has entered the national manned space engineering payload expert selection stage. The country, China, People’s Republic of China. will send personnel to Hong Kong in early October to learn more about the candidates. Expect good news to be announced within this year.


After the SAR government selects candidates and recommends them to the country, more than one candidate from Hong Kong enters the final selection stage after primary and secondary elections. The candidates include both men and women. “I think we have achieved good results.

IT House reported on September 20 that my country launched the fourth batch of preliminary Takionaut selection last year, selecting payload experts in Hong Kong and Macau for the first time .

According to Hong Kong News Network, Hong Kong Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said today (20th) that there are currently more than one candidate from Hong Kong who went to Beijing to participate in the “re-selection” of load experts for the national manned space project earlier . Entering the third stage of “selection”, there are men and women .

Sun Dong revealed that the country will send personnel to Hong Kong in October to learn more about the candidates, and he looks forward to good news this year.

IT Home inquired and learned that a total of 12 to 14 reserve Takionaut were selected this time, including 7 to 8 space pilots, 5 to 6 aerospace flight engineers and payload experts, including about 2 payload experts.

Aerospace pilots are selected from active pilots in the army, navy and air force, aerospace flight engineers are selected from scientific research and engineering technicians engaged in aerospace engineering and related fields, and payload experts are selected from scientific researchers engaged in space scientific research and application-related fields.

In May this year, my country’s space station welcomed the first payload expert into space—Gui Haichao. Gui Haichao is a professor at Beihang University . He is mainly responsible for the on-orbit operation of space science experimental payloads. He has professional training in science, aerospace engineering and other fields and has rich operational experience. He was selected as the Shenzhou 16 flight crew.

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#香港 #AlreadyTomorrowInHongKong | #MTRHongKong #港鐵#September2023 | #MTRHongKong #LTR #LightRail 35th Anniversary Ride to Connect, Ride to Discover….

On the 5th September 2023 .. Join us in celebrating the 35th Anniversary of MTR Hong Kong,  Light Rail as we embark on a journey with Kaki Sham, a devoted Light Rail fan who has lived in Tuen Mun since his youth, and explore how Light Rail has been an integral part of our lives, accompanying us through every moment. Come aboard the Light Rail to experience your own exclusive Light Rail journey moments. Together, let’s Ride to Connect, Ride to Discover.

Over the past 35 years, Light Rail has provided services to Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, and Tin Shui Wai. The system has offered travel convenience for the north-western New Territories and created special memories for passengers….

I’ve been taking the light rail for over 30 years, I have had a variety of experiences When travelling on the Light Rail.  I Remember going to the Hoh Fuk Tong stop with my parents and getting a treat after having a bad haircut..

My Friends and I used to take the Light Rail, and make bets on football matches with snacks, I got butterflies when I first held my girlfriend’s hand on the light rail.. We still travel around on the Light Rail to discover and explore new places…

Every stop I pass, gives me exclusive and unique memories. The different people and scenery I see make even ordinary journeys exciting and special ones. Every encounter brings more discoveries and place to explore.. So, How’s your Light rail journey.. ?

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#CathayPacific #國泰航空公司 #August2023 |#國泰航空 #Cathay #我的收藏故事 #CollectingStories #WhatsYourStory of memorable moments from all walks of life.

On July – August 2023國泰航空公司Cathay Pacific Every small travel must-have contains a story of a certain period of time, and we can’t wait to continue the wonderful story with you and fly around the world with you.

Meet James Ng, aviation enthusiast and collector of all things Cathay Pacific. Amongst his collection of more than 30,000 aviation artifacts and memorabilia, the “Tung Hoi” bowling bag has remained his favourite since the 80s. James also walked us through some stories of his collectibles and shares how he will make the most of the future with Cathay.

對擁有超過3萬件關於航空珍藏的香港收藏家協會高級副會長James Ng來說,國泰於80年代推出的「東海」旅行袋讓他最為鍾情。除了分享他的收藏故事,James亦期待未來與國泰迎接更多飛躍里程。

What’s the greatest challenge of working at the airport? What keeps these two members of our Airport team going, even after three decades on the job? It’s been 25 years since the Hong Kong International Airport moved from its original Kai Tak location to Chek Lap Kok, and Carol and Harry are among the few remaining members of our Airport team who witnessed the last flight from Kai Tak Airport. Hear from the veterans as they share stories from the past 25 years, and beyond.

機場工作最大的挑戰是?

有甚麼令兩位機場同事,過去30年來對崗位不離不棄?

香港國際機場由啟德移師赤鱲角,轉眼間已經踏入25周年。今次我們特別請來兩位曾於啟德見證最後一班航機,現時仍在赤鱲角機場工作的資深同事Carol和Harry,分享他們的難忘經歷,並訴說赤鱲角機場在過去25年的飛躍故事。

Diehard Cathay fan and professional photographer Jacky Lau has long held a passion for travelling. Impressively, he has kept every single one of his boarding passes, alongside a slew of Cathay collectibles. His most memorable flight by far was the one on which he brought his newborn baby daughter home from Canada.

全職攝影師Jacky Lau熱愛旅遊,同時更是國泰的飛行常客,每次旅程後都會將登機證悉心儲起,全因它們滿載了貼心的旅行體驗與美好回憶。在眾多登機證收藏中,最令他難忘的那張來自他帶着初生女兒與太太從加拿大返港的航班。

Leon Ng is a frequent flyer by trade, and a Cathay enthusiast at heart.

Since more than two decades ago, we have connected Leon with his home, his work, and his eventual family. On top of his exceedingly rare Cathay keepsakes, Leon has plenty of fascinating stories to cherish, with one particularly heartwarming inflight experience shared by him and his wife.

一趟舒適稱心的旅程,對經常需要外遊公幹的Leon Ng有着特別重要的意義。

國泰在二十多年間陪伴着Leon聯繫香港、家庭和工作。除了各種國泰收藏品,他亦累積了不少難忘回憶,還有與太太經歷過最窩心的空中體驗,點點滴滴讓他成為忠實的國泰會員。

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