It’s that time of the year when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, according to ancient Chinese belief. The Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar or Oct 6 this year.
The festival, which originated more than 1,000 years ago as a holiday to worship the moon, is celebrated with lanterns, family gatherings and most importantly, mooncakes. Traditional mooncakes are small round pastries with a thin crust and a dense, sticky filling. Though they have many regional variations, modern ones include custard, durian or ice cream. Guru By Bangkok Post has compiled a list of places where you can get your cake and eat it, too!
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