Fast Moving Clouds

Last night was the Mid-Autumn Festival ... there was a full moon (although behind many fast moving clouds), tons of kids with lanterns in various shapes (fish, rabbits, airplanes, Hello Kitty), and good company. We went over to Victoria Park, where many festivities were held, including traditional ethnic dances, crazy feats of insanity (like standing on butcher knives and throwing chopsticks into pieces of wood), and a lot of people. The entire park was lit up with lanterns and it was as if the night sky was inverted. Many people just sat around, talking and melting candles into candles. We then left to go to Repulse Bay, where we found a good spot near the water. We talked a bit, played in the water, and tried to keep our candles lit. Back at home, when I was kid, my mom would always buy mooncakes and never really explained what the festival was about, or even how to celebrate it. I'm really glad I had a chance to experience it!

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