The mooncakes are believed to symbolize the full moon, and the full moon itself in the Chinese tradition is believed to symbolize completeness and togetherness. ![]() It is typically between 10 cm (4 in) in diameter and 3-4 cm (114-112 in) in thickness. ![]() Typically the mooncake has fillings made of either red-bean paste or lotus paste, but other fillings like salted egg yolk and preserved fruit are also common. The mooncake is a round-shaped pastry made of flour, oil, and sugar. The Chinese Han people rebelled against the Mongols to win back China, and it was believed that the Han people communicated secretly by hiding letters inside mooncakes.Īccording to the legend, the message of the letters coordinated an attack on the 15th day of the 8th month, and this is why the mooncake is celebrated as a remembrance of the successful rebellion of the Han People to topple the Yuan Dynasty. The Yuan Dynasty was built by the Mongol invaders. The mooncake itself has a long history that can be traced back until the times of the Yuan Dynasty (1280-1368 AD). Without presenting and eating mooncakes, simply put, the Mid-Autumn Festival won’t be complete. The mooncake is the most important aspect of the Mid-Autumn Festival. While the Mid-Autumn festival is celebrated with many different activities, there are two most important ones: Mooncake Even today, this festival isn’t only celebrated in China, but also by many people of Chinese descent that are spread all around the world. The Mid-Autumn Festival involves many traditions that are deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Visit NPark’s website for more information.Image by Jason Goh from Pixabay Activities and Traditions During the Mid-Autumn Festival When: Now till Sep 18, 2022, 7pm to 11pm. You can also look forward to a series of specially curated programmes and activities by ActiveSG and PassionWaVe. All proceeds from the sale of the lanterns ($10) go to the President’s Challenge Charity Fund.Īpart from admiring the display, there’s a slew of activities to keep you entertained, including weekly concerts by homegrown artists on Fridays and Saturdays from now till Sep 11. Head down to the ABC Waters Amphitheatre and release a water lantern while making a wish. The popular It’s a Small World lantern display is back at the Lakeside Field, or you can also check out the four-seasons thematic lanterns display (crafted by artisans from China) depicting spring, summer, fall, and winter in the gardens along the lake near ABC Waters Jurong Lake. Organised in conjunction with President’s Challenge, Lights by the Lake 2022 celebrates the nation’s strength and resilience against diversity, and raise awareness for the President’s Challenge 2022.įrom now till Sep 18, various sections of the garden will be lit up from 7 pm to 11pm daily. Visit Chinatown Festivals’ website for event timings, and more information. When: Now till (The food fair runs from now till Sep 10, 2022, from 12pm to 10pm). For a bit of shopping, you can also head to the Trade Fair (held at the open space in front of People’s Park Complex) for a variety of clothing and lifestyle accessories. Click here.įor the first time, there’s a Food Fair, which will turn Smith Street into a nostalgic, bustling bazaar offering street-style delights. Participation is free and pre-registration is required. That’s not all, there’ll be family-friendly activities like free weekend stage shows at Kreta Ayer Square, and budding young artists (six to 18 years old) can try their hand at the lantern painting competition with prizes to be won. Head down to the area to catch the spectacular display of lighted sculptures and lanterns that have taken over Chinatown’s streets. ![]() The Chinatown Mid– Autumn Festival has made a celebrated return after two years with its hallmark street light-up, alongside an array of exciting activities.
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