Mooncake Madness! The Best Mid-Autumn Treats

It’s one of Hong Kong’s most festive times of the year, with lanterns lining the streets, light shows illuminating the sky, dragons dancing in Tai Hang and families feasting on local delicacies. Yep, Mid-Autumn Festival is nearly here! This long-held celebration was traditionally a thanksgiving for the harvest, and one of the main symbols of the festival has got to be the moon… well, mooncakes to be precise. The round shape of the cakes symbolises completeness and unity, and these rich delights are meant to be shared to bring people together. You can’t walk into any shop at the moment without being bombarded with various flavours of mooncakes, so if you’re thinking about buying some for friends, family or colleagues then we’re here to help you out. Read on for our pick of the best mooncakes this season!