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Unique customs of the Mid-autumn Festival

2013-09-12 14:57:00

(Chinaculture.org)

 

Eastern China

People of Qingyun county in Shandong province worship the God of Land as well as their ancestors on this day. In Lu’an, Shanxi province, parents will invite their son-in-laws to have dinner with them. In Xixiang county, Shanxi province, men usually go boating or climb mountains together, while women will stay at home and prepare dinner. In Luochuan county, parents send gifts to their children's teachers to show their gratitude.

Though different places have different customs to celebrate this special day, everyone has common wishes of reunion, happiness, safety, health and harvest.

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