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The Rebellious History of Mooncakes, the Note-Passing Dessert That Liberated China
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival ... the Han people baked secret messages about rebelling against the Mongols ...
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Mooncakes: A sweet symbol of tradition and unity
While traditionally associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, they are also enjoyed ... Legend has it that messages were hidden inside these pastries, coordinating a secret rebellion against ...
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All about Mid-Autumn Festival: holiday’s history, how to celebrate, where to donate and recycle mooncakes in Hong Kong
The future emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, and his adviser, Liu Bowen, put messages in mooncakes to communicate with other revolutionaries. The popularity of the Mid-Autumn Festival ...
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Hong Kong nutritionist’s healthier mooncake recipe for the Mid-Autumn Festival
Hong Kong will soon be full of celebration when the Mid-Autumn Festival starts on Tuesday ... to deliver secret messages and plan their fight against their Mongol rulers. In Hong Kong, mooncakes ...
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Inside look into the Mid-Autumn Festival with Kristie Hang
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also referred to as the Mooncake Festival, is celebrated in many countries in Asia and in the United States. Here to tell us more about the holiday and the tradition of ...