Asian Games lit up by lanterns on Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere permeated the Asiad, evident in the media village, the main media center, and various competition venues. In the media village, a giant box that intrigued many turned out to be a massive rabbit lamp. Wei Hong, deputy director-in-charge of the Asian Games Village Operations Centre of Hangzhou Asian Games, revealed that the lamp, five meters wide and three meters tall, adorned not only the media village but also the technical officials' village and athletes' village.

"We're offering an opportunity to travel through time, try shuttlecock kicking and ancient football, and experience traditional Chinese clothing," she explained. Athletes, officials, and journalists residing in these areas can also engage in making mooncakes, solving riddles, and enjoying performances.

At the Chun'an Asian Games Village, the athletes' dining hall got a festive makeover. Palestinian triathlete Abdallah Abushabab, curious about the contents of mooncakes, expressed amazement at the colorful and fascinating atmosphere. "The Mid-Autumn Festival is about joyous gatherings and positivity. Athletes from different countries are here to exchange experiences, and it's truly fantastic," he remarked.

At the 3x3 basketball venue, volunteers dedicated a day to create a painting for China's women's 3x3 basketball team, extending warm wishes for a "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival" and success in the tournament. Yu Enxi, one of the 307 volunteers, emphasized their aim to offer overseas guests an "opportunity to relish the festival and gain deeper insights into Chinese culture."