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Chinatown’s first ever Restaurant Week may be over on Friday, but Saturday? That’s the real party.

Join us at the Chinatown Friendship Gate for a celebration of food, culture and a full moon during the 14th Annual Mid Autumn Festival. Kicking off at 12:45pm, Chinatown will host a full day of activities including a carnival, martial arts demonstrations, Beijing Opera and a mooncake eating contest.

Wait what? Mooncake? Sorry, let me explain. These revered round shaped pastries are a Chinese delicacy. Filled with lotus seed paste and whole egg yolks, they are sure to pack on the calories but hey, let’s face it, summer’s over. Who cares about fitting into a bathing suit. Bring ‘em on.

To learn more about this free outdoor event, check out the official website. It’s going to be a full moon on Saturday, so come dance in the moonlight.

14th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
12:45PM – 6PM

Chinatown Friendship Gate
10th & Arch, Philadelphia, PA