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August 15 of the Lunar Calendar -- Bright Moon, Reunited Family

August 15 of the lunar calendar is a traditional Chinese festival – the Mid-Autumn Festival. Perhaps “it is on the festive occasions that one misses his dear most”, every year on that day, people far away from home will try to come back to their hometown, sitting together enjoying family reunion. Therefore, it is a happy festival, and a joyous festival as well. There are legends and folk customs unique to the Mid-Autumn Festival...

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  • Lotus and Traditional Chinese Culture

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    The lotus flower is one of the top ten famous flower species in China. The flower is huge in size, bright in color, fragrant in scent, and is extremely adaptive. It can be planted extensively in lakes, which forms a spectacular scene; or grown in a flowerpot or put in a vase, which produces special appeal...
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