MOONCAKE AND CHUSEOK FESTIVALS BRING CULTURE AND JOY TO GENTRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
MOONCAKE AND CHUSEOK FESTIVALS BRING CULTURE AND JOY TO GENTRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
By Arabella Faye D. Lucas
October 11, 2025
The Mooncake and Chuseok festivals, celebrated by Gentry International School. On October 2, Gentry International School celebrated the Mooncake and Chuseok festivals, two culturally significant events, with a day full of exciting games and engaging activities.
The celebration was carefully organized by the teachers, Student Council, and school administrators. There were a wide range of activities across the event, most notable being the competition between the four teams which had divided the students into different groups. The games included traditional plays from various countries, such as Chinese Garter, Ddakji, Jegichagi (Jian zi), and many more.
Creative masks displayed in an exhibit as part of the celebration
The groups were given different tasks to complete within a set of time limits, and the games concluded with Group Four emerging as the final winner. Each group earned recognition and rewards for their earnest work and participation, with separate winnings for Elementary and High School departments.
After the games, students gathered into their groups again to tour the school campus and to admire the displays prepared days before the festival. Different grade levels had created projects that reflected Korean and Chinese culture, including beautifully crafted hairpins, masks, lanterns, clay sculptures, and pop-up cards.
Students participate in a matching game
“This event was not just for fun, but it was also an opportunity for a learning experience towards all the students who participated in celebrating the day. It helped show a way to learn by integrating cultural knowledge with entertainment, getting a grasp and allowing them to fully appreciate the culture of both China and Korea. An event filled with the brim of joy and laughter of students alike, teaching them the value of teamwork and sharing.” – Arabella Faye D. Lucas
Drawing to the end, the Mooncakes and Songpyeon were finally served paired with a complimentary rice wine. The students were given the time to eat and drink with their peers, even sliding in a good conversation before the event ultimately came to a close.
A variety of Mooncake gift boxes prepared by students and teachers
The joint-festival was then completed with the closing performance, Kindergarten performing a dance alongside younger students in elementary, while older students join in on the fun with their upperclassmen to the song, “Yue Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin”, marking the end of the event. This marked the joyful end of the celebration. After the performances, students and teams received their rewards before heading home or staying behind to practice for the next event scheduled for the following day.
A goodie bag to commemorate the event
