Mooncake Festival/ Mid-Autumn Festival

Next week will be "Mooncake Festival" or more specifically "Mid-Autumn Festival". This is my second Mooncake Festival at China. Nothing special since we are not celebrating it. The only thing is hubby no need to go for work since it's a public holiday here, an extra day for rest.

Earlier since last month, shops and supermarkets start selling various kind of moon cake. Many known and unknown brands with all kind of flavors is selling everywhere, even restaurants are selling self-branded moon cakes. There are flavors like lychee, mango, milk tea, sharkfin, abalone, ham etc etc. I really admire those producers could thought of so many "weird" flavors but i am doubt that they are nice.

I never try those "weird" flavors because firstly i don't really like to eat moon cake, secondly it's very expensive, not worth to risk for a try, i think. Most of the moon cakes cost hundreds for a box of 6. The more branded the more expensive. But of course it's compensate with luxurious package. I think most people here bought as gift rather than eating themselves and that is why it is packed in big luxurious boxes for good looking.

For this festival, I always remember "Tanjung" back in my hometown. The riverside park is full of people and colorful lanterns especially on that day. Many families and friends take that chances to reunite, to celebrate, having party and BBQ there. They will light up colorful lanterns with various shapes and hang them on the trees as decorations. It's really beautiful. At here, i could hardly see kids playing with lanterns. Don't really feel the festive atmosphere except seeing lots of moon cakes selling in supermarkets.

Oh, i miss BBQ.....