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China is the world's most populous country, with approximately 1.3 billion citizens. With one of the world's fastest growing economies, over six millennia of history, China is both culturally and economically one of the world's... [more]
China is the world's most populous country, with approximately 1.3 billion citizens. With one of the world's fastest growing economies, over six millennia of history, China is both culturally and economically one of the world's superpowers. Learn more about China here.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Most cultures have a harvest festival. China is no exception. The Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节 (Zhong Qiu Jie) is one of the three most important, traditional Chinese holidays. (The other two are Chinese New Year and Dragon Boat Festival.)
It takes place on the fifteenth day of the eighth month (according to the lunar calendar). It is usually on or close to the time of the Harvest Moon, when the moon appears at its fullest during the autumn equinox.
It is also sometimes called the Mooncake Festival after the delicious treats eaten at this time of year. Traditionally, it is a time to meet with friends and family for a meal and watch the moon.
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