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What snack is commonly eaten during the Mid Autumn Festival?
Moon Cakes
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What is another name for the Mid Autumn Festival?
Moon Festival
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In addition to the moon what is also celebrated during this festival?
The annual harvest
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What is the meaning of the festival?
Gathering, Thanksgiving, Praying
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Duck is a dish that is commonly served during this festival. True or False?
True! Giving a duck as a gift or eating duck is a traditional custom at Mid-Autumn Festival
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When is the Mid Autumn festival in the lunar calendar?
15th day of the 8th month
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The Mid Autumn Festival occurs on the same day every year. True or False?
False! The Mid Autumn Festival follows the lunar calendar so it lands on a different day each year!
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Many people like to stay in their homes during this holiday. True or False
False! Many people tend to travel during this festival
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What is the significance of Mooncakes?
Mooncakes symbolizes togetherness and completeness
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According to legend, Who is believed to live on the moon?
Chang'e and a rabbit
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What can sometimes be written on the surface of mooncakes?
Greetings and wishes for the festival or the company that made the mooncake
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Who celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival?
Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese people.
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What are common fillings for Mooncakes?
red bean, lotus seed paste, salted egg yolks, nuts, meat, green tea, fruits, and yam
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How many suns were there before Hou Yi shot them down
10
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According to traditional customs what is the correct way to eat mooncake with your family?
All family members would share one mooncake
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What object can sometimes be released into the sky during the Mid Autumn Festival?
Kongming Lanterns
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What do some people believe eating taro during the festival brings?
People believe it brings good luck! They also believe it drives away evil spirits and disaster.
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When did the Mid Autumn Festival first begin?
Zhou Dynasty 1066 B.C. - 221 B.C.
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What is the world record for the largest mooncake?
On September 19th, 2013 the largest Mooncake was recorded to weigh 5,502.74 lb (2,496.4 kg)
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What is the name of the popular dance performed during the festival in Hong Kong
The Fire Dragon Dance
