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The Mooncake Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated by Chinese and Vietnamese people. It’s named after mooncakes, the sweet, rich pastries that are customarily eaten during the festival.

Mooncakes are traditional Chinese pastries that are usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are round to symbolize completeness and reunion, with a rich filling, commonly made of lotus seed paste and salted egg yolk.

The Mooncake Festival is a time of reunion and thanksgiving. It's associated with the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang'e. It’s also a time to enjoy the full moon, which is a symbol of abundance, harmony, and luck.

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Yes, there are vegan and vegetarian mooncakes. Mooncakes that are filled with red bean or lotus seed paste without egg yolks are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Yes, you can. There are many recipes available online that provide detailed instructions for making mooncakes at home.

The characters imprinted on top of a mooncake often indicate the type of filling inside. Some mooncakes might also have the bakery's name imprinted on top.

Snow skin mooncakes are a type of mooncake with a soft, chewy skin made from glutinous rice. They're a more modern variation and are often kept chilled.

Mooncake Festival is usually celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, which can fall anywhere between late September and early October.

Mooncakes are traditionally sweet but savory versions exist too. The most common fillings are lotus seed paste and salted egg yolks, but there are a variety of other fillings such as red bean paste, fruit, nuts, and even meat.

Mooncakes are usually cut into small wedges and served with Chinese tea. They are quite rich, so they are often shared amongst family members.

Usually, mooncakes can be stored for about 2 weeks in a cool place or a refrigerator. Always check the 'best before' date.

The egg yolk in a mooncake represents the full moon. It also adds a rich, savory taste to balance the sweetness of the cake.

Mooncakes can be expensive due to the cost of the ingredients and the labor-intensive process of making them. They are often packaged in elaborate boxes which also adds to the cost.

Yes, you can heat up a mooncake before eating. Some people prefer them warm, although they're traditionally eaten at room temperature.

Mooncakes are high in sugar and fat, so they should be eaten in moderation. Nevertheless, there are healthier versions available with ingredients like whole grains or lower sugar.