Mooncakes with touch of creativity

KUCHING: Embracing different cultures and traditions is a norm in Sarawak that can be done in a creative way. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said mooncakes, for example, now are done with different variations with an added creativity like green tea, durian and coffee flavours. “Other races are now doing […]

Endemic phase sees more sales of mooncakes

KUCHING: The Mooncake Festival or Zhong Qiu Jie in Mandarin, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated within the Chinese culture. Similar holidays can be found celebrated in Japan which is known as Tsukimi or Otsukimi, Chuseok in Korea and many more in East and Southeast Asia. It […]

Kek Lapis Mooncake: Unique flavours all-in-one

Each year, we can see unique mooncake flavours being introduced during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Due to the popularity of the delicacy as well as the Chinese culture of giving out mooncakes, it’s not uncommon to hunt for the prettiest mooncake boxes in town as a sign of prosperity or social status. For this year’s edition, […]

Enhancing bond via Mooncake Festival

BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Community harmony and bonding are important in ensuring Kuching to remain a socially cohesive city during the Mooncake Festival celebration. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng along with MBKS councillors delivered mooncakes to the residents of Mental Health Association of Sarawak: The Half Way Home Kuching branch […]