Mid Autumn Mooncake Singapore

 


The Mid-Autumn Festival, which commemorated the end of the autumn harvest season, was traditionally a time to express gratitude to the gods.

Because the moon is at its brightest at this time of year, lunar legends have always been associated with the holiday. One of the most well-known stories is that of Chang Er, the wife of a cruel king who downed the elixir of immortality he had intended to drink in order to save her people from his tyrannical rule.

As a result of her brave act, she is said to have ascended to the moon, and the Chinese have worshipped her as a Moon Goddess ever since. Mooncakes are a favourite of theirs.

Check out how to celebrate the mooncake festival in Singapore with mooncakes if you're looking for the Singapore mooncake.

When dusk falls

Because the Mid-Autumn Festival is all about honouring the moon, the celebrations ramp up as the sun sets.

Family and friends drink tea, eat mooncakes, and, if inspired, compose poetry in the venerable Tang Dynasty style in gardens lit by the soft glow of paper lanterns.

Lanterns all a-glow

This festival is particularly enjoyable for children because they get to carry lanterns around with them. Wax candle lanterns are traditionally made of paper and shaped into a variety of shapes, including cars and cartoon characters. As a sign of the times, there are also plastic, battery-operated versions.

At some of the island's celebrations, you'll be able to see the former up close, especially in Chinatown, where large, beautiful lanterns—miracles of creativity, artistry, and traditional craftsmanship—will be on display.

Mad about mooncakes

The highlight of the Mid-Autumn Festival is without a doubt mooncakes. They aided in the liberation of Yuan China from Mongol rule, according to legend, after rebels staged an uprising using messages hidden in these seasonal pastries.

They now come in a variety of flavours, ranging from traditional lotus seed paste and egg yolk to snowskin versions stuffed with chocolate and champagne truffles. To cleanse the palate, pair them with a strong cup of Chinese tea.

On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mooncake Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, will take place.

The Singapore Mid Autumn Festival is held under a full moon, creating a spectacular sight. The beach is the best place to see the moon because its reflection shines brightly on the water. The festival really gets going after the sun sets. At this time, tens of thousands of lanterns will be lit and displayed throughout the city. To be a part of this spectacular event, walk through the streets lit with lanterns of various designs, types, and colours.

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime event if you happen to be in Singapore during the festival.

More about Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore - https://www.roots.gov.sg/ich-landing/ich/mid-autumn-festival


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