A Tasty Recipe for Revolution
Updated: 2007-09-25 10:33
The mooncake festival has indeed stood the test of time. From its ancient origins in folklore and legend, it is still a highly anticipated event in the lunar calendar year. Today's mooncakes have moved and moulded with the times but the festival's message of togetherness still holds true for many Chinese no matter where they call home."Mooncakes have a very special meaning for all Chinese," says Cecilia Lui. "I think the different flavours of today's cakes show the diverse palates of Chinese today."
Tales like Chang Er and Zhu Yuanzhang's cunning rebellion continue to enchant young and old and these in many ways are the best ingredients of any festival. Stories passed down through millennia, which change with the times and remind us of times gone by, when a mooncake had the power to overthrow the largest empire the world has ever known.
