RMTC Banquets 2026

We’re privileged to have our very own culinary maestro at Rising Moon Tai Chi! Throughout the year, we mark several Chinese festivals with a private, indulgent 8-course banquet.

Meet Youngsaye Tsin Ming, our Culinarian

Gay has hosted many corporate dinners and banquets over the past 20 years and she is now offering her culinary  expertise through specialised catering of private dinner parties.  Gay hosts Rising Moon Tai Chi School banquets which include a range of vegetarian, gluten free and seafood, chicken and beef dishes. Banquets include Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Peking Duck, as a special Christmas treat.

Our 8-course banquets are held in Mornington, from 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of China’s most important traditional celebrations. Held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, it falls at a time when the moon is traditionally considered to be at its fullest and brightest.

The festival has been celebrated for centuries and is closely associated with family, togetherness and gratitude. The round shape of the full moon represents unity and reunion, and families traditionally gather to share a meal, admire the moon and enjoy time together.

One of the best-known traditions is eating mooncakes – round pastries often filled with lotus seed paste, red bean paste, nuts or salted egg yolk. Their round shape also symbolises completeness and togetherness, and mooncakes are often given as gifts to family and friends.

The festival is also linked to the ancient legend of Chang’e, the Moon Goddess. There are several versions of her story, but all tell of Chang’e leaving the earthly world and making her home on the moon. On the night of the festival, children and adults alike may look towards the full moon and remember this much-loved story.

Lanterns are another colourful part of the celebration. Traditionally carried, displayed or hung in homes and public places, they bring light and colour to the evening and have come to represent happiness, good fortune and hope.

At its heart, the Mid-Autumn Festival is about something very simple – coming together. It is a time to appreciate family and friends, enjoy good food and celebrate the connections that bring people together.

This September, we’ll be celebrating in true RMTC style - enjoying a delicious 8-course banquet and sharing the spirit of this beautiful Chinese tradition together.