Mooncakes are a staple of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, when families gather to celebrate the first full moon of autumn.<br /><br />Traditionally, the holiday marked the beginning of the fall harvest, and today, it’s celebrated in parts of Asia like Thanksgiving, with sumptuous feasts and gift exchanges.<br /><br />In China, the most common gift is the mooncake, a small, round pastry that comes in endless varieties depending on the region.<br /><br />In this video, we feature some of the most common types you’ll find—and show you how they’re made.<br /><br />If you liked this video, we have more stories about Chinese pastries, including:<br /><br />How Hong Kong’s Signature Pineapple Bun Is Made<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTEnzSLh6Aw<br /><br />How KFC China Acquired Its Egg Tart Recipe<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgsJzzPAUgQ<br /><br />What Makes Taiwan’s Famous Pineapple Cake So Good<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrtjlJrdHKY<br /><br />**FOLLOW US ON IG, TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK:<br />http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br /><br />Producer and Host: Clarissa Wei<br />Videographer: Hanley Chu, Shirley Xu, Shanshan Kao<br />Editor and Mastering: Joel Roche<br />Music: Audio Network<br />Special Thanks: Michael Fong <br /><br />#mooncake #baking #midautumnfestival <br />
