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Full moon, full hearts.
Join us this mid autumn festival for tasty mooncakes and good vibes.
Let's make this celebration pop.
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Coming to you live from Beijing, this is roundtable.
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For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherly and Li Yi in the studio.
First on today's show, the Mid Autumn festival is one of China's most cherished traditions.
This year, it falls on September 17, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest.
For the chinese people, this celestial event symbolizes unity, harmony, and happiness.
It is a time for family reunions, moongazing, and sharing heartfelt gratitude through sincere wishes.
Central to the celebration is the enjoyment of mooncakes, a beloved delicacy that brings people together.
While mooncakes are the festival's signature treat, this year's mooncake industry is embracing a more simplified approach.
With reduced prices and a focus on promoting rational, healthy and sustainable consumption, the industry reflects the evolving, the evolving values of the celebration.
So this festival holds cultural significance near and dear to the hearts of the chinese people.
Li Yi, please explain where does this festival come from?
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