HUALIEN, Taiwan -- The Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan is traditionally a time for reuniting with family, munching on mooncakes and firing up the barbecue. This year, for many, it turned into days of hard labor in the mud, after a severe typhoon hit the island late last month.
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Taiwan volunteers swap holiday mooncakes for muddy typhoon cleanup
Severe weather disrupts autumn festival family reunions across region
From kids to soldiers, Taiwan has come together to help clean up Guangfu after a super typhoon left mud and destruction. (Photo by Peggy Ye)
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