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Honk Kong in itself is a city of festivities. It is a nation where tradition merges with a modern touch giving you an outcome of pure wonder. In the middle of every autumn season, Hong Kong becomes more so alive in the vibrant and exotic Mid Autumn Festival. It is actually an ancient Chinese harvest festival but in Honk Kong it is given unique and a modern treatment. Fiery dragons dance through the neon lit streets that are adorned by the glowing lanterns on this festive season. As the moon shines in its fullest form, Honk Kong comes alive in a complete spectacle.
The Mid Autumn Festival falls every year on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Its grandeur is only second to the Grand Spring Festival celebrated in China, apart from that it is a season where the family bond is celebrated, treats are served and the city comes alive in colour and tradition. This year the festival will be falling on the 19th of September and already people are busy building lanterns and gearing up for the festivities. The Mid Autumn Festival is also known as the moon festival as it falls on the day in which the moon is at its roundest form in the entire year. Roundness for the Chinese, is a symbol of fulfillment, of unity and of family ties and this is exactly what is celebrated in this festival. Throughout the ages different customs have made its way into different areas in the city. However where ever you go you will always find the moon cakes. There is an interesting legend behind the moon cake which only seems to add to the delicious taste of the cake. It is actually a type of cookie that comes with different types of fillings and has designed on it special patterns that depict the legend behind this event. The moon cake is round symbolising family unity and is usually distributed among family members during the night of the festival.
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Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+