Chang’e was left alone to defend it, and as a last resort to prevent vile Feng Meng from becoming Immortal, she drank it herself.Ĭhang’e soon floated away from Heart to the moon, never to meet her husband again. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before apprentice Feng Meng heard about the Elixir and broke into his master’s house while he was away to steal it. But incapable of leaving his beloved wife, Hou Yi chose to hide the potion away. The Elixir would have provided Hou Yin with godlike powers and granted him eternal life as an Immortal. His brave actions were rewarded by The Queen Mother of the West (Xi Wang Mu) with one dose of the Elixir of Long Life she brewed in her heavenly orchard. The legend tells us about Chang’e, the faithful wife of Hou Yi the archer that saved humanity by shooting down all but one of the Ten Suns that were scorching the earth. She loves red bean mooncakes.Many Chinese believe that you can see a hare on the moon, pounding in a pestle the Elixir of Long life for Chang’E, the Moon Goddess of Immortality.
She hopes that young readers will be able to see themselves and their families in the book, regardless of their cultural background.The Shadow in the Moon is her first book. She’s half Taiwanese and loves writing stories that will spark an interest in Chinese culture in children. But when a thief tries to steal the potion, what will Chang'E do to keep it out of dangerous hands? The sisters are mesmerized by Ah-ma's retelling and the fact that the very mooncakes they enjoy each holiday are a symbol of this legend's bravest soul.Ībout the author: Christina is originally from Canada and currently lives in Hong Kong with her family. The Immortals rewarded him with a magic potion that could let him live in the sky with them forever. A long, long time ago, Hou Yi rescued the earth from the heat of ten suns. Their favorite part? Mooncakes, of course-along with Ah-ma's story of the ancient Chinese tale of Hou Yi, a brave young archer, and his wife, Chang'E. Two sisters and their grandmother celebrate a popular Chinese holiday with family. Add to iCal Add to Google Buy Tickets/RSVP Date & TimeĬhristina Matula discusses "The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival." A Q&A and signing will follow the discussion.Ībout the book: A unique blend of traditional folklore and contemporary customs brings the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival to life.
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