According to Mid-Autumn Festival legend, the Jade Rabbit pounds medicine in the Moon Palace, expressing people's wishes for longevity and a good life.
Teacher Liu, I’ve heard the story of Chang’e flying to the moon. What is ‘the Jade Rabbit making medicine’ about?
The Jade Rabbit is a little white rabbit on the moon. Legend says it pounds immortal medicine in the Moon Palace every day with a stone mortar and pestle.
Making medicine? What kind of medicine does it make?
Ancient people said the Jade Rabbit pounds the elixir of immortality for Chang’e to use.
I see. So are those shadows on the moon the Jade Rabbit’s shadow?
Yes, some people, when admiring the moon, think the shadows look like a rabbit pounding medicine.
That’s interesting! So during the Mid-Autumn Festival, when people admire the moon, they not only enjoy its beauty but also think of the stories of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit.
Yes, these beautiful legends make the festival more romantic and give people more wonderful wishes and imagination.
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