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| Purnima or Full Moon (Presenting this for SOOCS) |
There is an interesting array of traditional food associated with the Mid Autumn or Moon cake festival, which falls on Full Moon day of the 8th month (Sept/Oct of Georgian calendar) of the Chinese calendar. Well, I'm not repeating the many stories associated with this festival, as you can find vivid representations online!
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| Moon Cakes - center filled with Lotus paste is my favorite |
It is believed that in Ancient China, to dethrone a malevolent invader, message and plan for rebellion were passed through hidden slips in Moon Cakes during this festival!
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| A sweet with rabbit design, specially consumed during this festival |
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| Pomelo - a type of citrus |
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| Dragon Horn |
Some of my friends call this as buffalo horn! Actually, it tastes like chestnut:)
Usually, all the family members gather to celebrate this festival and enjoy these goodies. We had one such celebration few years ago, at work...
If we celebrated with this many variety of food during tea time at work, you can imagine the actual spread at a typical family gathering!
15 comments:
It's a fun festival. Usually kids would light their colourful lanterns and walk around with their neighbourhood firnds at night. Lovely to see...
Thanks for visiting my blog to check out my owls! Those engraved plates are beautiful! I would have a hard time choosing things to buy as well.
Por mi trabajo estoy en contacto con niños y niñas chinas y sus costumbres son entrañables.
Saludos
Sounds like a colorful festival, the cakes look really nice.
Hmm I missed that moon cake. Happy weekend!
SWF
The moon cake looks especially good! Leave me a piece, would you?
@Emmille - Sure:) I've visually shared it in this post!
Looks like a fun tradition! Great shot of the moon!
Great pics.
I'd love you to share them with me at Walkabout
I've always considered, time with family as time well spent!! Nice shots!!
Pixellicious Photos
Love seeing all photos. A wonderful festival to celebrate :)
Mmmmm looks delicious and sounds like such a fun festival indeed! Terrific captures! Love the moon! Hope your week is going well!
Sylvia
Thanks for showing this. Interesting to see.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
O me gosh, it must be a feast indeed! So the concept of fortune cookies comes from the need of secret messages.
A fun post with all the goodies.
I used to love moon cake, but now they're too sweet for my blood sugar.
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