Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节

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mini kiteFrom September 19th through 20th, 2014, the Maine China Network held a Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at the Creative Arts Center, Bangor and the Indian Trail Park, Brewer. The event featured a Lion and Dragon Dances, kite flying demonstrations by Glenn Davison (org and link?), paper kite making and flying, Chinese calligraphy, paper crafts (cutting, origami), Mooncake preparation, lunch and snacks.

What are Mooncakes?

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Mooncakes (yuebing,月饼) are Chinese pastries traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiujie). Learn more about Mooncakes.