What’s the deal with the Mid-Autumn Festival?

South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
  • 6 years ago
Chinese communities around the world are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, an annual event that dates back centuries. But how did the festival originate and what is it all about?

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