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In 8 million BC when the moon is not formed yet, the earth is dark and cold after the sun sets in the west. Even the strong dinosaurs have difficulty in adapting the environment. At that time the primitive people pray to the Apollo, wishing that the sunlight during the day time can be shared to the darkness time. The sky suddenly appeared two beams on one night. They stroke through the darkness, crash together, creating a loud noise, making the sky gloriously radiant. After that, a shiny moon is hung in the sky, illuminating the earth during the night. The primitive people thought that it was the gods' help. After that, they will celebrate and thanksgiving on this day. This is now our Mid-Autumn Festival!
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In the ancient state of Chi, a girl pray to the Moon due to her ugly appearance, wishing to be blessed by god. When she grown up, she has excellent personality, brilliant mind and knowledge despite her ugly appearance. On the 15th day of 8th lunar month one year while enjoying the glorious full moon, the emperor of the ancient state of Chi met her under the moonlight, admiring her beautiful and outstanding appearance, and appointed her as the queen. This woman called Mo Yim, that is the famous Chung Mo Yim. After that, praying to the Moon becomes a custom.
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A legend mentioned that Xia Yu prevented water flood successfully not because of the help of the gods, but the magic power of extra-terrestrial. During the water flood prevention, the extra-terrestrial arrived at the earth, planning to invade the earth. They used laser gun to eliminate the water flood. When they are ready to invade the earth, a brilliant moon suddenly rose, they thought that a star war is about to happen and were so afraid that they escaped by UFO immediately. After that, it is an important festival when the moon is the fullest. (i.e. the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of 8th lunar month)
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