“The sea mirrors the rising moon bright; miles apart, our hearts shared tonight,” ancient Chinese poet JiuLing Zhang wrote of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for Chinese people to reunite with family members and enjoy the full moon. Aligning with the fall harvest, the festival dates back to the Shang Dynasty over 3,000 years ago. Chinese families celebrated the Oct. 6 holiday with sweet mooncakes, symbolizing unity. 
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Mid-Autumn Festival honors harvest moon, family
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