After breakfast, they began practicing their speeches for the debate.
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TANG FEI
The Village — Late Afternoon
The sound of drums grew louder as they descended into the village, carried toward them by the afternoon breeze. Tang Fei looked around in surprise when she noticed colorful banners being strung between the buildings. Bright shades of red, gold, and purple fluttered overhead, while intricately designed paper lanterns were being hung along the streets.
"What's going on?" she asked a passing vendor who was carrying an armful of fresh flowers.
"Moon Festival!" the middle-aged woman replied cheerfully, her face brightening. "It happens once every season. Big celebration! You picked a very good day to visit!"
