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YOUR GUIDE TO MID-AUTUMN FEST
None of the celebrations across Hong Kong’s annual cultural calendar are as sweet as the Mid-Autumn or Mooncake Festival. A round shape symbolises unity in Chinese culture so the Full Moon is its perfect representation and on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month every year, families get together to make offerings to the heavens, to express thanks for a successful harvest and to reunite with family.
“MANY OFFERINGS ARE MADE, AMONGST WHICH ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROUND FRUIT, OSMANTHUS WINE – AND MOONCAKES.”
THEY'RE NOT FOR THOSE ON A DIET..
| The origin of these unique pastries dates back to the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), where revolutionary soldiers seemingly used them to hide and pass on secret messages. Traditionally, mooncakes are pastries with a rich filling made with egg yolks and lotus seed paste. They are normally eaten in small wedges, accompanied by Chinese tea. They’re not for those on a diet! |
Hong Kong welcomes this public holiday in style with fire dragon dances, lantern displays and carnivals – the biggest of which is held in Victoria Park in the city’s Causeway Bay districy. To celebrate the giving of mooncakes as symbolic gifts for family or business partners, Hotel ICON pays tribute to this celestial tradition with exquisitely-crafted Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes. |
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Whether to enjoy with family while moon-gazing, or gifting to friends and business associates, the well-loved favourites will always be a joy to savour.
But that’s not all! Our hotel also presents the luxurious Mid-Autumn Festival Hamper packed with further festive Chinese goodies including Above & Beyond’s Homemade XO Sauce, Honey-roasted Walnuts, our sommelier‘s choice of wine and other special treats.
As a permanent reminder of a happy and prosperous Mid-Autumn ‘Mooncake’ Festival, the beautiful hamper is yours to keep. 中秋節快樂 - or Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to all! |
