The Mooncake Festival or Mid Autumn Festival is celebrated by the Chinese on the Sept 15th (or around that time; it's based on the lunar calendar). It's also called Moon Festival or Harvest Moon Festival. It takes the name Mooncake Festival because mooncakes are a delightful pastry that people eat and/or give to friends. This festival is also celebrated by the Vietnamese and other Asian countries or countries which have a citizenry that includes those of Asian heritage.
"Fillings in contemporary style mooncakes has diversified to include just about anything which can be made into a paste. Mooncakes containing taro paste and pineapple, which were considered novelty items at their time of invention have in recent years become commonplace items. In addition, filling with ingredients such as coffee, chocolate, nuts (walnuts, mixed nuts, etc.), fruits (prunes, pineapples, melons, lychees, etc.), vegetables (sweet potatoes, etc.), and even ham have been added to give a modern twist to the traditional recipes. It is also increasingly popular to change the base of the paste to a custard-style." (Source: Wikipedia)
Though I am not Asian, I do enjoy Asian food (and any other kind of food.).☺
I would love to try mooncakes with fillings but so far I've only tasted them plain. They were still tasty! ☺
Mixed nut mooncakes are a light and sweet option for the Lunar Festival. These cakes have ham, for a fantastic flavor combination.
This is the story of the Chinese Folklore - The Tale of Chang'e. The story of Chang E is the most widely accepted tale regarding the moon and the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Chinese Folklore in Comics - The Tale of Chang'e (Bilingual in English and Chinese)
en: Vietnamese children celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival
in a traditional lantern procession. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Do you enjoy Asian art and the Asian influence on the styles of various artists? Then you will love Katrina Pallon. This lady graduated from the University of the Philippines and she is very popular in the Philippine art scene. If she continues to expand her presence via social media, and elsewhere on the web, she will be just as popular on the global scene. Ms. Pallon is an accomplished visual artist. Words used to describe her style could be … exotic, ethereal, mystical, breathtaking. Her work consists of distinctive paintings and drawings which reflect the essence of the Far East, and the exquisiteness of Pan-Asian culture.
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Year of the Rooster is on its way out. Year of the Dog will be here February 16, 2018.
Wishing my Chinese friends and all others who celebrate the holiday a Happy New Year!
“... the Chinese New Year will be celebrated on February 16, 2018 and marks the beginning of a new lunar according to the traditional Chinese calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar.
The annual Chinese holiday is known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival. …
people celebrate the Lunar New Year in America with a combination of regional traditions — grouping together the northern Chinese tradition of eating dumplings and a southern Chinese dragon and lion dances.
… The 2018 Chinese New Year celebration will end with the Spring Lantern Festival on March 2, 2018. Corresponding Chinese cultural celebrations happen across the world during the time of the Chinese New Year celebration. ...”
Years of the Dog include 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030...
The Dog occupies the eleventh position in the Chinese zodiac, after the Rooster, and before the Pig.
If you're born in a Dog year, you're a Dog, and the following are deemed lucky for you:
Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9
Lucky colors: red, green, and purple
Lucky flowers: rose, cymbidium orchids
Adding on additional content from my post from 2015, when the new year was celebrated on February 19th . Here is a little more info about the cultural traditions and symbols of prosperity. Last year the spotlight was on flowers as an important part of the decorations for the Chinese New Year celebration.
Flowers are an important part of the decorations for the Chinese New Year celebration. The plum blossoms (image below) and water narcissus are two of the most popular flower symbols of prosperity. Plum blossom is the national flower of The Republic of China. Water narcissus is used to symbolize good luck, fortune, prosperity.
The food-related topic of choice for this week's foodie Friday should be obvious. At our partner blog, My Blog Stop! , two posts were published discussing this wonderful holiday celebration with its traditions. MBS Post 1: " ... Flowers are an important part of the decorations for the Chinese New Year celebration.
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This is the story of the Chinese Folklore - The Tale of Chang'e. The story of Chang E is the most widely accepted tale regarding the moon and the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
