The Mid Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, or in Chinese, Zhong Qiu Jie is a popular harvest festival of the Chinese calendar and is celebrated on the 15th day of the eight lunar month which for this year, falls on the 3 October 2009.
‘Chinese legends say that the moon is at its brightest and roundest on this day, and it was an occasion for the Chinese to hold rituals to greet the cool weather and sacrifice to the Moon Goddess, as well as watching the moon rise and enjoying its full, silvery light.
“The Moon symbolizes elegance and beauty – the ‘yin’ or female principle – and it is a trusted friend. Chinese parents often name their daughters after the moon, in maiden. On the 15th night of the 8th lunar moon, little children on earth can see a lady on the moon. And on this magical occasion, children who make wishes to the Lady on the Moon, will find their dreams come true. Families get together to eat moon cakes and celebrate the end of the harvest season. Scholars write poems about the moon. This night is also made for romantic rendezvous. Friendships are made and renewed. No wonder the August Moon Festival has a special meaning to all who believe in the mystical powers of the moon.”- JW Marriott Hotel Medan
Mooncake or Yue Ping in Chinese
Traditionally, mooncakes are filled with a sweet paste filling – redbean or lotus seeds. Now, new recipes are being invented to cater for the fickle consumer’s tastebuds. Some of the interesting ones at JW Marriott Hotel Medan are Green Tea with Egg Yolk, Chocolate, Snow Skin Green Tea (must try), and for calories conscious individuals, the Low Sugar White Lotus with Egg Yolk is the perfect one.. !!
Source : http://www.medanku.com/mooncake-mid-autumn-festival/
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