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As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near and the moon waxes fuller, families prepare festive treats, reflecting on past gatherings with loved ones. Though originating in ancient China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated across many countries of Asia and, of course, the harvest moon is observable anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere.
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The Artistic Value and History of Traditional Chinese Folding Fans
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