Mid-Autumn Festival both Filipino-Chinese and Filipinos alike. In Taiwan, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a public holiday. Outdoor barbecues have become a popular affair for friends and family to gather and enjoy each other's company. As of 2016, Taipei City designated 15 riverside parks to accommodate outdoor barbecues for the public. Similar traditions are found in other parts of Asia and also revolve around the full moon. These festivals tend to occur on the same day or around the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Japanese moon viewing festival, o-tsukimi, is also held at this time. People picnic and drink sake under the full moon to
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