China marks Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day holiday with cultural, outdoor activities

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  Families across China are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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  Families across China have come together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday.

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  Traditions include eating mooncakes and enjoying cultural performances.

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  In the eastern Fujian province,

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  residents dressed up in ethnic minority costumes to celebrate with tourists.

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  In central China,

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  a film and entertainment centre is hosting over 160 cultural performances each day.

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  The festival is also a time to enjoy the full moon.

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