Tender Is the Moon: Mid-Autumn gathering, tea tasting and short film program

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important celebrations in Chinese culture and across several other East and Southeast Asian cultures. Traditionally a time for gathering under the full moon, it celebrates family reunion, connection and togetherness. We are bringing the spirit of the festival to Amsterdam through an intimate gathering of tea, traditional treats and cinema . We hope to create a safe and welcoming space to appreciate and celebrate Chinese culture, for those who are far from home, as well as those who want to discover, share and appreciate it. Our evening begins with a Chinese-style tea tasting prepared using the methods of Gongfu Cha (Chinese tea ceremony), paired with mooncakes, a traditional Mid-Autumn treat specially created for the occasion by Hoi Tin, one of Amsterdam’s oldest Cantonese family restaurants. The short film program brings together 6 short films across different formats and sensibilities, connected by a subtle thread of nostalgia. Together, they explore feelings of home, memory, distance and belonging. Short Film Lineup \u8302\u8c37\u751c\u6a59 Honey Murcott | Friend Chen | 2024 | 4’ \u5728\u6c34\u4e00\u65b9 Across the Waters | Viv Li | 2024 | 15’ \u78ca\u5c71\u78be\u4fe1 Lá Sh\u0101n Ni\u01cen Xìn | Wenfei Zhao | 2026 | 25’ \u6768\u7389\u679d\uff0c\u519c\u6c11\uff0c\u5de5\u4eba\uff0c\u5bb6\u5ead\u4e3b\u5987 Yang Yuzhi, a Farmer, a Worker, a Housewife | Tie Yan | 2026 | 4’ \u5357\u65b9\u5c11\u5973 She Runs | Qiu Yang | 2019 | 20’ \u9001\u8fd8 The Returned and the Blessed | Shizhao Lin | 2023 | 10’ Tea Lineup Our host will guide us through three unique teas sourced from local Amsterdam tea vendors: Dong Ding Oolong (\u51cd\u9802\u70cf\u9f8d) Hualien, Taiwan | Yumm Cha Comforting and roasted. Jin Jun Mei Red Tea (\u91d1\u9a8f\u7709) Wuyi Shan, China | Amsterdam Teas Sweet and aromatic. Moonlight White (\u6708\u5149\u767d) Yunnan, China | Cha Moods Sweet and delicate. Full Program 17:00 Doors open 17:30-18:30 Tea tasting 18:30-19:00 Mooncake sharing and mingling 19:00-20:30 Short film screening Click HERE to see the full Filmhuis Cavia program. Please note: if you only want to attend the film screening, you will be able to purchase tickets at the door.