A blue moon rises

This photo takes us to Hong Kong, where engineers constructed a giant lantern called Rising Moon out of more than 7,000 recycled plastic water bottles with LED lights inside. The sculpture honours one of China's most important holidays, the Mid-Autumn Festival. While it's only been an official public holiday in China since 2008, mention of the Mid-Autumn Festival first appeared in historical texts 3,000 years ago. Families celebrate by lighting paper lanterns and sharing a meal, traditionally at a round table to bring good luck and happiness.
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