Back to All Events

Mooncakes and San Gennaro: Two Cultures, Two Traditions, One New York Night

Join Us for an Evening of Culture, Cuisine & Celebration

Friday, September 25, 2026

6:00 PM–8:00 PM | Chinese Dinner & Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

8:00 PM onwards | San Gennaro Festival Experience, Little Italy

Join us for a memorable New York evening celebrating two beloved cultural traditions—the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Feast of San Gennaro.

Our evening begins with an intimate Chinese dinner from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (restaurant TBA), where guests will gather to enjoy a delicious meal, meaningful conversation, and the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The celebration will include the sharing of mooncakes, one of the festival's most treasured symbols of reunion, harmony, and togetherness.

Following dinner, we will continue the celebration with a stroll through the vibrant streets of Little Italy to experience the world-famous San Gennaro Festival. Guests can enjoy the festive atmosphere, lights, music, food, desserts, and the unmistakable energy of one of New York City's most iconic annual celebrations.

Little Italy is closing 15 streets to cars for the biggest Italian festival in the U.S. this September 11 days of 300 vendors, games, & free admission

ALL THE DETAILS: here

The Evening at a Glance

6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration & Chinese Dinner

  • Welcome and networking

  • Traditional Chinese dinner

  • Mid-Autumn Festival celebration

  • Mooncake sharing and cultural exchange

8:00 PM onwards

San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy

  • Walk and explore Little Italy

  • Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the festival

  • Informal networking and continued celebration

A Celebration of Culture, Friendship & New York

This special evening brings together Asian and Italian traditions in the heart of New York City—creating a unique opportunity to celebrate culture, friendship, food, and community.

Come for the mooncakes. Stay for the celebration.

Two cultures. Two traditions. One unforgettable New York evening.

$45pp | RSVP by 9/24/2026: newyorkpata@gmail.com

Friday, September 25, 2026

Save the Date!

 
 
Previous
Previous
September 22

Crisis Management: Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?

Next
Next
September 28

World Tourism Day 2026 & The 2nd International Conference on Community Service 2026