Mooncakes: What Are They and How Are They Made

Mooncakes are a staple of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, when families gather to celebrate the first full moon of autumn.

Traditionally, the holiday marked the beginning of the fall harvest, and today, it’s celebrated in parts of Asia like Thanksgiving, with sumptuous feasts and gift exchanges.

In China, the most common gift is the mooncake, a small, round pastry that comes in endless varieties depending on the region.

In this video, we feature some of the most common types you’ll find—and show you how they’re made.

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Producer and Host: Clarissa Wei
Videographer: Hanley Chu, Shirley Xu, Shanshan Kao
Animation: Ray Ngan
Editor and Mastering: Joel Roche
Special Thanks: Michael Fong

Music: Audio Network

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