Storyline: Hungary and the United Arab Emirates recently hosted interactive activities and galas in celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival, drawing crowds of local residents and overseas Chinese. Tens of thousands of people flocked to a festival event in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, where they were treated to spectacular performances, interactive displays of intangible cultural heritage, and aromatic Chinese cuisine. "We know the significance of the moon in Chinese culture. I believe that now is the time for both Hungarians and Chinese to enjoy mooncakes together. Whether Chinese or Hungarian, let's be open to each other and eager to learn about each other's cultures," said Gabor Radvanyi, deputy mayor of Budapest's 10th district. Another Mid-Autumn Festival gala, titled "A Moment to Remember," was recently staged in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, allowing audiences to experience the unique charm of Chinese culture up close through cultural performances such as acrobatics. "I find every act very spectacular, and especially with the umbrella juggling - that shows a lot about Chinese culture and Chinese folklore as well, and I enjoyed it a lot," said Omar, a student from the University of Dubai. In addition to the stage performances, cultural experiences including mooncake-making, kept the crowds entertained. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a significant traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. This year, the festival falls on Oct 6. During the festival, family members gather to admire the moon, share mooncakes, and light lanterns as they enjoy family reunions. Shotlist: Budapest, Hungary - Recent: 1. Various of lion dance performance in progress, audiences 2. Various of performance in progress 3. Various of cultural fair, stalls, residents 4. Residents experiencing calligraphy 5. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian) Gabor Radvanyi, deputy mayor, Budapest's 10th district (ending with shot 6): "We know the significance of the moon in Chinese culture. I believe that now is the time for both Hungarians and Chinese to enjoy mooncakes together. Whether Chinese or Hungarian, let's be open to each other and eager to learn about each other's cultures." 6. Various of mooncakes Dubai, UAE - Recent: 7. Various of performance in progress, audiences recording videos, applauding 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Omar, student, University of Dubai (full name not given; partially overlaid with shot 9): "I find every act very spectacular, and especially with the umbrella juggling. It shows a lot about Chinese culture and Chinese folklore as well, and I enjoyed it a lot." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 9. Performance of umbrella juggling in progress [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 10. Various of people experiencing tea ceremony, mooncake-making [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]