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Mastering Chinese Poetry: Get into the autumn evening with Wang Wei
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In Chinese beliefs, the full moon is a symbol of peace, harmony, luck and family reunion, that's one of reasons why appreciating the full moon has become the highlight of the Mid-Autumn festival, a well-known Chinese traditional festival which can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618–907). For Chinese writers and poets, the moon brings endless inspiration. In this episode of Mastering Chinese Poetry let's take the time machine back to a peaceful autumn night in the mountains with Chinese poet Wang Wei.

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