Mid-Autumn Festival knocks on the door through the flavor of moon cakes and sticky rice cakes - Cao Bang Electronic Newspaper

Every time the full moon of August knocks on the door, the taste of moon cakes and sticky rice cakes becomes a familiar signal that the Mid-Autumn Festival has arrived. Not only is it a traditional gift, the full round cake also encapsulates the spirit of reunion, family gathering and gratitude to ancestors and heaven and earth. The perfect shape of the cake is the message

Message of fullness and happiness on Tet holiday.

In Vietnamese culture, moon cakes are associated with the spirit of family reunion. Every full moon festival in August, no matter how busy they are, family members still try to return home to watch the moon together, enjoy cakes and chat. The full moon cake is a symbol of complete happiness, a wish for reunion and peace. The ancients used to call this cake "Nguyet Binh" or "moon cake".

Customers can choose to pack in gift boxes.

The two most familiar types of moon cakes are still baked cakes with a golden, fragrant crust and white, soft, smooth moon cakes like the autumn moonlight. The flavor of baked cakes with a thin, soft crust and rich filling often evokes the warmth and solidity of family affection. Meanwhile, sticky cakes have a sweet taste and a gentle fragrance symbolizing the purity and clarity of family affection. Two different shades, but when placed next to each other, they create a balanced blend, enriching the traditional and elegant Mid-Autumn Festival tray. Just seeing the box of cakes on the table and the aroma spreading from the ovens, people know that Mid-Autumn Festival is knocking on the door.

The Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere becomes even more special when more and more sophisticated and creative cakes appear on the market. Ms. Nguyen Duong, owner of a handmade mooncake shop, shared: I started making cakes about 2 months before the Mid-Autumn Festival. The number of customers ordering cakes early is usually at an average level, but from the 1st to the 15th of the 8th lunar month is the peak, because this is the time when agencies, offices, and families buy cakes as gifts. The biggest advantage of handmade cakes is that they clearly depict the processing of ingredients, prioritizing meticulous taste. The cakes have a short shelf life, but in return, they are made from fresh, high-quality ingredients, completely free of preservatives that are harmful to health.

For customers, especially office workers, not only do they care about taste but also focus on health and sophistication in choosing gifts. Therefore, in addition to the handmade mooncake line with many modern variations, such as: green tea, chocolate, cheese, matcha or even Japanese mochi, Taiwanese lava..., big brands, such as: Kinh Do, Huu Nghi... also quickly launched many diverse cake collections to the market. The combination of sophisticated craftsmanship and professional production gives consumers more choices, suitable for both enjoyment and luxury gifting needs. Despite the changes according to modern trends, the soul of Mid-Autumn Festival remains intact in each cake handed over.

Moon cakes are sold at supermarkets in the central province.

In modern society, moon cakes are not just food. They have become a spiritual gift containing sincere feelings, a way for people to express love, respect and gratitude. People give each other boxes of moon cakes to celebrate the fullness of everything, to send blessings to family, friends or partners. A beautifully and elegantly presented box of cakes not only shows culinary value but also symbolizes care and respect. Therefore, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also called the Reunion Festival - an occasion to share and strengthen all relationships in life.

In the memory of 93-year-old Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hoa, Tan Giang ward, the old Mid-Autumn Festival was simple but extremely warm. She shared: Back then, we did not have many types of cakes like now. The whole family was crowded and only wanted to eat a piece of mixed-fruit mooncake or a white mooncake. However, the sweet aroma in the air lingered in my heart. Now, when I am old, every time I smell mooncakes or mooncakes, I feel like I am back in my childhood.

Sweet, fragrant cakes placed next to a cup of hot tea on the full moon night, they remind each person of childhood memories, warm moments of family gatherings. The sweetness of the cake blends with the mild bitterness of the tea, creating an unforgettable aftertaste. Therefore, the Mid-Autumn Festival becomes a moment for us to temporarily put aside the hustle and bustle of life, return to our warm home, to chat, watch the moon, and enjoy the flavors that remind us of the family reunion. Whether it is golden mooncakes or clear sticky rice cakes, whether traditional or modern flavors, all together convey a simple yet profound message about the desire for family reunion, complete happiness and lasting love.

Thuy Mai

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