The Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society on Saturday will host events to mark a holiday celebrated around the world. The Twin Cities Mid-Autumn Festival showcases different Asian American cultures in the community.

In China, the festival is is a time for people to gather, offer thanks for the harvest, and pray for longevity and good fortune. The holiday — Oct. 6 this year — falls on the day of a full moon. The festival is also celebrated in other parts of Asia such as Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.

The event is free and runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the China Friendship Garden “Liu Ming Yuan” in Phalen Regional Park.

The festival starts with Voices in the Light Poetry and open mic readings as well as and a 5K run at 11 a.m. The festival also will feature more than 30 cultural i

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