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Cultures & Festivals of the World: China--Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival (Hong Kong, China)

29 minutes 11 seconds

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This celebration's origins date back to the 14th century uprising against the Mongols. The rebels wrote the call to revolt on pieces of paper and hid them in pastries known as mooncakes. Today, during the festival, people eat mooncakes, and parents allow children to stay up late. Families also prepare a special meal and light paper lanterns. Part of the "Cultures & Festivals of the World" series.

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Runtime: 29 minutes 11 seconds

People watch a parade of green, red, and white Chinese dragon statues on a city street. Caption. The fabulous place where this celebration takes place.
Cultures & Festivals of the World
Episode 1
29 minutes 11 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Outdoor stage performance. Person dressed as a snowman dances in front of an igloo castle. 2 men in brightly colored jester costumes are also visible on stage. Caption. Kicks off the largest winter carnival in the world.
Cultures & Festivals of the World
Episode 2
27 minutes 16 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12