Mid-Autumn is round the coner

Mid-Autumn Enchantment (06 Oct 2006)

Mid-Autumn Festival is on the 15th moon day of the 8th Chinese Lunar Month. On this day, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, which makes moon gazing an essential part of this festival. This is also a time for lovers to tryst and be together, symbolized by the roundness of the moon.

FOODS OF THE MOONCAKE FESTIVAL
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1. The Chinese word for "Pomelo" is yu, which is homophonous with that for "blessing," and thus the fruit is considered auspicious. Since pomelo season coincides with Mid-Autumn Festival, this sweet fruit has naturally become a part of the festivities.

2. Piglet Biscuits - known by the Cantonese as "Jua Zai Bang", are traditionally sold with mooncakes mainly to attract the kids. Why the baked biscuits are shaped in the form of piglets is anyone’s guess, but the colourful baskets they come in sure reminds one of real pigs trapped in rattan baskets, ready for the slaughter.