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Calculated Shard: 93 (from laksa160)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa093.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/the-guide-to-mid-autumn-festival-in-singapore\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/the-guide-to-mid-autumn-festival-in-singapore\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/the-guide-to-mid-autumn-festival-in-singapore","crawl_time":1775629854,"first_indexed_time":1567638728,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,timeout!www,\/singapore\/things-to-do\/the-guide-to-mid-autumn-festival-in-singapore s443","src_root_hash":"8754279085383017893","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Mid-Autumn Festival Singapore 2023 Guide: Dates, Traditions & Mooncakes","meta_descriptions":["The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of bountiful harvests, so reap your own harvest of knowledge with our guide."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Photograph: Gardens by the Bay\nPhotograph: Gardens by the Bay\nMid-Autumn Festival in Singapore 2023: Guide to dates, traditions and mooncakes\nAll you need to know about this celebration of bountiful harvests\nFriday 22 September 2023\nShare\nWhen the Mid-Autumn Festival rolls around in Singapore, two things come alive: colourful lanterns and\nscrumptious mooncakes\n. Also known as the Moon Festival, this cultural affair in the Chinese calendar marks the end of the autumn harvest. It traditionally falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest – or so lunar legends have it. This year, it falls on September 29. Get the full lowdown on the festival that has been c\nelebrated since the early Tang dynasty\nwith our guide.\nRECOMMENDED:\n10 things you should never do during Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore\nand\nthe best Chinese restaurants in Singapore\nWhat you need to know\nOrigin story\nThere are various myths and legends that surround the festival’s genesis. One dates back to the story of the wife of a merciless king, Chang E, who drained her husband’s elixir of immortality to save the people from his tyrannical rule before making her way to the moon. Others include Chinese emperors in the Zhou dynasty (1045-221 BC) obsessively worshipping the moon in the hopes of producing a bumper crop in the following year.\nWhat's the deal with mooncakes?\nFamilies usually gather to indulge in the sweet treats – either baked or steamed – best paired with hot tea. Most mooncakes are filled with salted egg yolk as the yolk is said to represent the full moon and their round shape symbolises reunion. Legend also has it that they were used to carry secret messages from the Han Chinese to overthrow the Mongolian rulers.\nOther varieties of the mooncake include the non-baked snow skin mooncake which comes in various flavours from chocolate to durian. They are also packed in gorgeous gift boxes to present to friends and families.\nKeep it lit with lanterns\nThe party don't start till the moon walks in. Come night time, lanterns of all shapes and sizes are illuminated. You can join in the festive spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival at places like Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay – where your nights are bound to be extra lit. The celebration is also amped up with lantern parades, dragon dances, and traditional Chinese performances.\nMooncakes to try\nRaffles Hotel Singapore\n \nTHE LOWDOWN\nExpertly handcrafted by Raffles master chefs, the mooncakes are known for their ingenuity and creativity in the flavour department. This year, the hotel presents two new snow skin flavours; sakura and raspberry truffle; and yam and coconut rum truffle. It comes paired with beloved signatures of the Baileys chocolate truffle and yuzu osmanthus truffle snow skins. The premium cream pearl box is embellished with intricate caricatures of the iconic architecture which makes for great gifts.\nWHAT WE LOVE\nThe timeless champagne truffle snow skin is a perennial favourite. Filled with velvety white lotus paste, the classic aroma of the signature still remains unchanged for decades.\nORDER HERE\nShisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro\nTHE LOWDOWN\nDelicately prepared by the Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro’s established culinary team, the luxury mooncake collection aims to represent the beauty of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Available in three options including a mini snowskin selection of eight pieces, the boxes of four signature pieces come with a bottle of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2018 or Devaux Cuvée D, also in rosé. \nWHAT WE LOVE\nThere is a new flavour to consider, the Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Sakura Prawn, Pistachio and Melon Seeds which is a marriage of sweet and savoury flavours. And the intricate and detailed boxes themselves are a work of art.\nORDER HERE\nIf you’re a DBS\/ POSB Bank, UOB Bank, Citibank Singapore,\nMaybank\nor American Express cardholder, enjoy early bird discounts (until 3 September) with 30% off all mooncakes. From 4 September onwards, the discount still applies but at 25% off all mooncakes.\nPaid content\nHai Tien Lo\nTHE LOWDOWN\nBesides the bestselling Mao Shan Wang durian snow skin mooncakes, Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo is debuting four new tea-inspired flavours in the snow skin selection: the exquisite strawberry No.1 tea; white rabbit candy and yam ganache; orange matcha ganache; and the coconut gula melaka ganache. Traditions aren’t forgotten too, with the baked mooncake range featuring classic lotus paste and black sesame flavours.\nWHAT WE LOVE\nIf you need a gift to impress, opt for the premium four treasures gift set (from $94) which comes with a beautifully crafted teapot set or a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne, all in an auspicious red leatherette bag.\nORDER HERE\nShangri-La Hotel, Singapore\nTHE LOWDOWN\n \nLook forward to a series of limited-edition treats with the Shangri-La Mooncake Selection Gift Box ($148), a set that spotlights 50-year-old aged mandarin peel, mixed with red bean paste and dried rose petals or chestnut. For the traditionalists, stick with the Shang Palace Four Treasures ($84), which comes with lotus in single and double yolk, crafted with reduced sugar, mixed nuts with chicken ham, and plain white lotus. Even the young ones aren’t forgotten – sample the Lego-inspired mooncake brick set ($59) featuring bite-sized bakes flavoured with chocolate and chocolate chips.\nWHAT WE LOVE\n \nThis year, black is the new gold as seen from the gold-dusted mung bean spirulina bird’s nest charcoal mooncakes ($138, 4 pcs). These expertly crafted morsels come in an opulent red cylinder box embellished with golden peonies which makes great for gifting.\nORDER HERE\nJanice Wong\nTHE LOWDOWN\nSingapore’s darling chocolatier Janice Wong debuts her mid-autumn collection around three themes: chocolate mooncakes inspired by childhood memories; Japan-inspired baked mooncakes; and a floral snow skin. These artful morsels are sold in two gifting formats. First, a nostalgic red tin decorated with rabbits and moon motifs (from $22). The second is a geometric lantern mooncake box where eight assorted mooncakes are presented as a grander gesture.\nWHAT WE LOVE\nChocolate is synonymous with the homegrown confectionery brand and there’s no better way to capture the essence of a contemporary mid-autumn festival than with these chocolate mooncakes. From peanut butter Snickers and vanilla Biscoff to salted pecan dark chocolate, these lip-smacking flavours are every sweet tooth’s kryptonite.\nORDER HERE\nEnter email address\nBy entering your email address you agree to our\nTerms of Use\nand\nPrivacy Policy\nand consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.\n🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed!\nThanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!\nHashida Singapore\nTHE LOWDOWN\nCelebrating its tenth anniversary presenting innovative omakase creation in Singapore, chef Kenjiro Hashida unveils two exquisitely crafted snow skin mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn festival. The first flavour is inspired by sakura flowers where the petals are blended with smooth Japanese white bean paste and paired with a silky sweet gooseberry jam. The other honours the lemon fruit with velvety Japanese eggplants for a subtly refreshing flavour.\nWHAT WE LOVE\nEach mooncake is steeped in Japanese tradition where only custom moulds are used to shape each disc. The Hashida logo and family crest are both featured in the designs as it carries the legacy and culinary heritage of the family since the 60’s. It also comes in a thoughtfully packaged deep cobalt blue box wrapped in the art of Furoshiki.\nORDER HERE\nInterContinental Singapore\nTHE LOWDOWN\nClassics with a twist – that's InterContinental Singapore's innovative spin on tradition. Aside from the perennial lotus classics, the heritage hotel is unveiling four new tea-based handcrafted snow skin mooncakes with chocolate truffle centres: honeysuckle flower with chrysanthemum, black tea violet flower, osmanthus honey magnolia flower, and chamomile tea rose flower. This grand collection ($104) also comes encased in a sexy scarlet red leatherette box that can be refashioned into a crossbody bag.\nWHAT WE LOVE\nThe Negroni lychee chocolate truffle snow skin mooncake ($118) stands in a league of its own; a decadent combination of luscious white lotus seed paste and Negroni truffle centre. Think soft chewy mochi-like snowskin and sweet lotus balanced with the Negroni-esque citrusy and herbaceous bitterness. This is an innovative creation that is not to be missed.\nORDER HERE\nEarly bird 20 percent to 25 percent off on selected mooncakes until September 10.\nThye Moh Chan\nTHE LOWDOWN\nHomegrown pastry shop Thye Moh Chan is best known for its inimitable traditional Teochew mooncakes. Made from time-honoured recipes that date back to 1943, the hand-crafted morsels are without a doubt a firm favourite amongst the young and old. There are six signature flavours \nincluding the classic salty bean paste with salted egg, sweet bean paste with melon seeds and the mao shan wang durian. For its 80th anniversary, the stalwart debuts two new flavours of jasmine salted egg yolk and pistachio mung bean.\n \nWHAT WE LOVE\nThe brand stays true to its Teochew roots and preserves the art of freshly-made traditional Teochew confectionery. It also seeks innovative ways to share the culture with a greater audience. This year’s exquisite box reveals an intricate paper cut-out storied timeline to honour the age of opera.\nORDER HERE\nGoodwood Park Hotel\nTHE LOWDOWN\nThe stalwart is known for its wide range of traditional baked and snow skin mooncakes. This year, pineapple and custard snow skin (from $50) headlines the lot with its creamy custard and zingy pineapple jam combination. The innovation doesn’t stop there as the hotel brings back firm snow skin favourites (from $50) from previous years in flavours such as the ondeh-ondeh, cempedek, mango pomelo, and the alluring blue pea flower with melon seed. For mooncake purists, look forward to the time-honoured combination of assorted nuts (almond, walnut, cashew, sesame, and melon seed) luxed up with premium ham, housed-roasted char siew and candied winter melon (from $63).\nWHAT WE LOVE\nThe durian combo ($120) is made just for fans of the pungent fruit. It comes packaged as an exquisite quartet featuring four durian variants; bittersweet Mao Shan Wang, heady Black Thorn, D88 and a new aromatic Pheonix.\nORDER HERE\nCrystal Jade\nTHE LOWDOWN\nThese petite snow skin mooncakes (from $42) are all about bringing back nostalgic flavours. Inspired by timeless desserts, the pastel-hued confections feature familiar tastes of pulut hitam, roasted chestnut, gula melaka and the well-loved Macau peanut candy. Besides that, this year’s exclusive Teochew-style flaky taro mooncake ($68, 6pcs) is only limited to the first 300 boxes with an advance order of 3 days if you’re purchasing online.\nWHAT WE LOVE\nThe alluring jade green boxes adorned with intricate rattan lattices keep it classy without being too over the top – perfect understated gift. As for the snow skin mooncakes, we appreciate the petite serving sizes as it helps save tummy space so you can try all eight varieties at once.\nORDER HERE\nYan\nTHE LOWDOWN\nTake your pick from the signature offerings from Yan – four of its traditional mooncakes go for $76, including the popular thousand-layer yam mooncake, where flaky, buttery pastry comes stuffed with smooth yam paste. Other highlights include the traditional white lotus paste variant with single or double salted egg yolk, or macadamia nuts.\nWHAT WE LOVE\nJazz up the set with a range of classic accompaniments that help cleanse the palate after each bite. The tea pairing option (from $38) comes in two flavours: melon oolong and cassia black.\nORDER HERE\nGet cultured\nBeen there, done that? 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Also known as the Moon Festival, this cultural affair in the Chinese calendar marks the end of the autumn harvest. It traditionally falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest – or so lunar legends have it. This year, it falls on September 29. Get the full lowdown on the festival that has been celebrated since the early Tang dynasty with our guide.\n\n**RECOMMENDED:** [10 things you should never do during Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/the-guide-to-hungry-ghost-festival-in-singapore) and [the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/the-best-chinese-restaurants-in-singapore)\n\nBeen there, done that? Think again, my friend.\n\nSign up to our newsletter to enjoy Singapore without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush).\n\nBy entering your email address you agree to our [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/privacy-notice) and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.\n\n🙌  \nAwesome, you're subscribed\\!\n\nThanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon\\!\n\n## What you need to know\n### Origin story\n![Origin story](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105510124\/750\/422\/image.jpg)\n\n![Origin story](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105510124\/750\/562\/image.jpg)\n\nPhoto: David Dibert\/Unsplash\n\nThere are various myths and legends that surround the festival’s genesis. One dates back to the story of the wife of a merciless king, Chang E, who drained her husband’s elixir of immortality to save the people from his tyrannical rule before making her way to the moon. Others include Chinese emperors in the Zhou dynasty (1045-221 BC) obsessively worshipping the moon in the hopes of producing a bumper crop in the following year.\n\nBeen there, done that? Think again, my friend.\n\nSign up to our newsletter to enjoy Singapore without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush).\n\nBy entering your email address you agree to our [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/privacy-notice) and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.\n\n🙌  \nAwesome, you're subscribed\\!\n\nThanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon\\!\n\n### What's the deal with mooncakes?\n![What's the deal with mooncakes?](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105510129\/750\/422\/image.jpg)\n\n![What's the deal with mooncakes?](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105510129\/750\/562\/image.jpg)\n\nPhoto: Huong He\/Unsplash\n\nFamilies usually gather to indulge in the sweet treats – either baked or steamed – best paired with hot tea. Most mooncakes are filled with salted egg yolk as the yolk is said to represent the full moon and their round shape symbolises reunion. Legend also has it that they were used to carry secret messages from the Han Chinese to overthrow the Mongolian rulers.\n\nOther varieties of the mooncake include the non-baked snow skin mooncake which comes in various flavours from chocolate to durian. They are also packed in gorgeous gift boxes to present to friends and families.\n\nAdvertising\n\n### Keep it lit with lanterns\n![Keep it lit with lanterns](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105510123\/750\/422\/image.jpg)\n\n![Keep it lit with lanterns](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105510123\/750\/562\/image.jpg)\n\nPhoto: David Emrich\/Unsplash\n\nThe party don't start till the moon walks in. Come night time, lanterns of all shapes and sizes are illuminated. You can join in the festive spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival at places like Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay – where your nights are bound to be extra lit. The celebration is also amped up with lantern parades, dragon dances, and traditional Chinese performances.\n\n## Mooncakes to try\n[Raffles Hotel Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/raffles-singapore)\n\n- Hotels\n- City Hall\n\n[![Raffles Hotel Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106035060\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![Raffles Hotel Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106035060\/750\/562\/image.jpg)Photograph: John Heng](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/raffles-singapore)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Expertly handcrafted by Raffles master chefs, the mooncakes are known for their ingenuity and creativity in the flavour department. This year, the hotel presents two new snow skin flavours; sakura and raspberry truffle; and yam and coconut rum truffle. It comes paired with beloved signatures of the Baileys chocolate truffle and yuzu osmanthus truffle snow skins. The premium cream pearl box is embellished with intricate caricatures of the iconic architecture which makes for great gifts.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The timeless champagne truffle snow skin is a perennial favourite. Filled with velvety white lotus paste, the classic aroma of the signature still remains unchanged for decades.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg\/)**\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/raffles-singapore)\n\n[Check prices](https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/sg\/raffles.en-gb.html?aid=1534303)\n\n### Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro\n![Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106036170\/750\/422\/image.jpg)\n\n![Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106036170\/750\/562\/image.jpg)\n\nPhotograph: Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Delicately prepared by the Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro’s established culinary team, the luxury mooncake collection aims to represent the beauty of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Available in three options including a mini snowskin selection of eight pieces, the boxes of four signature pieces come with a bottle of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2018 or Devaux Cuvée D, also in rosé.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** There is a new flavour to consider, the Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Sakura Prawn, Pistachio and Melon Seeds which is a marriage of sweet and savoury flavours. And the intricate and detailed boxes themselves are a work of art.\n\n[**ORDER HERE**](https:\/\/festive.shisenhanten.com.sg\/) If you’re a DBS\/ POSB Bank, UOB Bank, Citibank Singapore, Maybank or American Express cardholder, enjoy early bird discounts (until 3 September) with 30% off all mooncakes. From 4 September onwards, the discount still applies but at 25% off all mooncakes.\n\nPaid content\n\nAdvertising\n\n[Hai Tien Lo](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants-and-cafes\/hai-tien-lo)\n\n- Chinese\n- City Hall\n\n[![Hai Tien Lo](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033060\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![Hai Tien Lo](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033060\/750\/562\/image.jpg)Photograph: Pan Pacific Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants-and-cafes\/hai-tien-lo)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN Besides the bestselling Mao Shan Wang durian snow skin mooncakes, Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo is debuting four new tea-inspired flavours in the snow skin selection: the exquisite strawberry No.1 tea; white rabbit candy and yam ganache; orange matcha ganache; and the coconut gula melaka ganache. Traditions aren’t forgotten too, with the baked mooncake range featuring classic lotus paste and black sesame flavours.**\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** If you need a gift to impress, opt for the premium four treasures gift set (from \\$94) which comes with a beautifully crafted teapot set or a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne, all in an auspicious red leatherette bag.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.panpacific.com\/en\/hotels-and-resorts\/pp-marina\/offers\/mid-autumn-festival-2023.html)**\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants-and-cafes\/hai-tien-lo)\n\n[Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/shangri-la-hotel-singapore)\n\n- Hotels\n- Tanglin\n\n[![Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033063\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033063\/750\/562\/image.jpg)Photograph: Shangri-La Hotel](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/shangri-la-hotel-singapore)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Look forward to a series of limited-edition treats with the Shangri-La Mooncake Selection Gift Box (\\$148), a set that spotlights 50-year-old aged mandarin peel, mixed with red bean paste and dried rose petals or chestnut. For the traditionalists, stick with the Shang Palace Four Treasures (\\$84), which comes with lotus in single and double yolk, crafted with reduced sugar, mixed nuts with chicken ham, and plain white lotus. Even the young ones aren’t forgotten – sample the Lego-inspired mooncake brick set (\\$59) featuring bite-sized bakes flavoured with chocolate and chocolate chips.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** This year, black is the new gold as seen from the gold-dusted mung bean spirulina bird’s nest charcoal mooncakes (\\$138, 4 pcs). These expertly crafted morsels come in an opulent red cylinder box embellished with golden peonies which makes great for gifting.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/boutique.shangri-la.com\/shop.php?cat=Mid-Autumn%20Festival&region=hk&lang=en&sub_cat=Special%20Sets&region=hk&lang=en)**\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/shangri-la-hotel-singapore)\n\n[Check prices](https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/sg\/shangri-la-singapore.en-gb.html?aid=1534303)\n\nAdvertising\n\n[Janice Wong](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/shopping\/janice-wong)\n\n- Shopping\n- Chocolate and sweets\n- Orchard\n\n[![Janice Wong](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033061\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![Janice Wong](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033061\/750\/562\/image.jpg)Photograph: Jay\/Janice Wong Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/shopping\/janice-wong)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Singapore’s darling chocolatier Janice Wong debuts her mid-autumn collection around three themes: chocolate mooncakes inspired by childhood memories; Japan-inspired baked mooncakes; and a floral snow skin. These artful morsels are sold in two gifting formats. First, a nostalgic red tin decorated with rabbits and moon motifs (from \\$22). The second is a geometric lantern mooncake box where eight assorted mooncakes are presented as a grander gesture.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** Chocolate is synonymous with the homegrown confectionery brand and there’s no better way to capture the essence of a contemporary mid-autumn festival than with these chocolate mooncakes. From peanut butter Snickers and vanilla Biscoff to salted pecan dark chocolate, these lip-smacking flavours are every sweet tooth’s kryptonite.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/janicewong.online\/collections\/mooncake-2023)**\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/shopping\/janice-wong)\n\n[Hashida Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/hashida-singapore)\n\n- Japanese\n- Singapore\n- Recommended\n\n[![Hashida Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106035058\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![Hashida Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106035058\/750\/562\/image.jpg)Photograph: Hashida Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/hashida-singapore)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN Celebrating its tenth anniversary presenting innovative omakase creation in Singapore, chef Kenjiro Hashida unveils two exquisitely crafted snow skin mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn festival. The first flavour is inspired by sakura flowers where the petals are blended with smooth Japanese white bean paste and paired with a silky sweet gooseberry jam. The other honours the lemon fruit with velvety Japanese eggplants for a subtly refreshing flavour.**\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** Each mooncake is steeped in Japanese tradition where only custom moulds are used to shape each disc. The Hashida logo and family crest are both featured in the designs as it carries the legacy and culinary heritage of the family since the 60’s. It also comes in a thoughtfully packaged deep cobalt blue box wrapped in the art of Furoshiki.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/explore\/hashidasingapore\/ordering\/pickup\/)**\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/hashida-singapore)\n\nAdvertising\n\n[InterContinental Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/intercontinental-singapore)\n\n- Hotels\n- Rochor\n\n[![InterContinental Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033064\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![InterContinental Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033064\/750\/562\/image.jpg)Photograph: Intercontinental Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/intercontinental-singapore)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Classics with a twist – that's InterContinental Singapore's innovative spin on tradition. Aside from the perennial lotus classics, the heritage hotel is unveiling four new tea-based handcrafted snow skin mooncakes with chocolate truffle centres: honeysuckle flower with chrysanthemum, black tea violet flower, osmanthus honey magnolia flower, and chamomile tea rose flower. This grand collection (\\$104) also comes encased in a sexy scarlet red leatherette box that can be refashioned into a crossbody bag.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The Negroni lychee chocolate truffle snow skin mooncake (\\$118) stands in a league of its own; a decadent combination of luscious white lotus seed paste and Negroni truffle centre. Think soft chewy mochi-like snowskin and sweet lotus balanced with the Negroni-esque citrusy and herbaceous bitterness. This is an innovative creation that is not to be missed.\n\n[**ORDER HERE**](https:\/\/singapore.intercontinental.com\/offers\/mid-autumn-treasures-blossoming-elegance) Early bird 20 percent to 25 percent off on selected mooncakes until September 10.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/intercontinental-singapore)\n\n[Check prices](https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/sg\/intercontinental-singapore.en-gb.html?aid=1534303)\n\nRecommended\n\n- [![The best sustainable dining restaurants in Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106266052\/750\/422\/image.jpg)The best sustainable dining restaurants in Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/best-sustainable-dining-restaurants-in-singapore)\n- [![The best things to do in Singapore this week (April 6 to 12)](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106391628\/750\/422\/image.jpg)The best things to do in Singapore this week (April 6 to 12)](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/the-time-out-singapore-hotlist)\n- [![The 50 best restaurants in Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106264923\/750\/422\/image.jpg)The 50 best restaurants in Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/the-50-best-restaurants-in-singapore)\n- [![The best things to do in Singapore this April](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106389760\/750\/422\/image.jpg)The best things to do in Singapore this April](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/the-best-things-to-do-in-singapore-in-april)\n\n### Thye Moh Chan\n![Thye Moh Chan](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106035059\/750\/422\/image.jpg)\n\n![Thye Moh Chan](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106035059\/750\/562\/image.jpg)\n\nPhotograph: Thye Moh Chan\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Homegrown pastry shop Thye Moh Chan is best known for its inimitable traditional Teochew mooncakes. Made from time-honoured recipes that date back to 1943, the hand-crafted morsels are without a doubt a firm favourite amongst the young and old. There are six signature flavours including the classic salty bean paste with salted egg, sweet bean paste with melon seeds and the mao shan wang durian. For its 80th anniversary, the stalwart debuts two new flavours of jasmine salted egg yolk and pistachio mung bean.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The brand stays true to its Teochew roots and preserves the art of freshly-made traditional Teochew confectionery. It also seeks innovative ways to share the culture with a greater audience. This year’s exquisite box reveals an intricate paper cut-out storied timeline to honour the age of opera.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/explore\/hashidasingapore\/ordering\/pickup\/)**\n\nAdvertising\n\n[Goodwood Park Hotel](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/goodwood-park-hotel)\n\n- Hotels\n- Orchard\n\n[![Goodwood Park Hotel](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033062\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![Goodwood Park Hotel](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033062\/750\/562\/image.jpg)Photograph: Goodwood Park Hotel](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/goodwood-park-hotel)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** The stalwart is known for its wide range of traditional baked and snow skin mooncakes. This year, pineapple and custard snow skin (from \\$50) headlines the lot with its creamy custard and zingy pineapple jam combination. The innovation doesn’t stop there as the hotel brings back firm snow skin favourites (from \\$50) from previous years in flavours such as the ondeh-ondeh, cempedek, mango pomelo, and the alluring blue pea flower with melon seed. For mooncake purists, look forward to the time-honoured combination of assorted nuts (almond, walnut, cashew, sesame, and melon seed) luxed up with premium ham, housed-roasted char siew and candied winter melon (from \\$63).\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The durian combo (\\$120) is made just for fans of the pungent fruit. It comes packaged as an exquisite quartet featuring four durian variants; bittersweet Mao Shan Wang, heady Black Thorn, D88 and a new aromatic Pheonix.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.goodwoodparkhotel.com\/promotions\/mid-autumn-grandeur)**\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/goodwood-park-hotel)\n\n[Check prices](https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/sg\/goodwood-park.en-gb.html?aid=1534303)\n\n[Crystal Jade](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/crystal-jade-pavilion)\n\n- Chinese\n- Harbourfront\n\n[![Crystal Jade](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033065\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![Crystal Jade](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106033065\/750\/562\/image.jpg)Photograph: Crystal Jade](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/crystal-jade-pavilion)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** These petite snow skin mooncakes (from \\$42) are all about bringing back nostalgic flavours. Inspired by timeless desserts, the pastel-hued confections feature familiar tastes of pulut hitam, roasted chestnut, gula melaka and the well-loved Macau peanut candy. Besides that, this year’s exclusive Teochew-style flaky taro mooncake (\\$68, 6pcs) is only limited to the first 300 boxes with an advance order of 3 days if you’re purchasing online.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The alluring jade green boxes adorned with intricate rattan lattices keep it classy without being too over the top – perfect understated gift. As for the snow skin mooncakes, we appreciate the petite serving sizes as it helps save tummy space so you can try all eight varieties at once.  \n  \n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/estore.crystaljade.com\/productlist\/category\/2023-mid-autumn-treasures)**\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/crystal-jade-pavilion)\n\nAdvertising\n\n[Yan](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/yan)\n\n- City Hall\n- price 1 of 4\n\n[![Yan](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105916420\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![Yan](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105916420\/750\/562\/image.jpg)Photograph: Yan](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/yan)\n\n****THE LOWDOWN** Take your pick from the signature offerings from Yan – four of its traditional mooncakes go for \\$76, including the popular thousand-layer yam mooncake, where flaky, buttery pastry comes stuffed with smooth yam paste. Other highlights include the traditional white lotus paste variant with single or double salted egg yolk, or macadamia nuts.**\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** Jazz up the set with a range of classic accompaniments that help cleanse the palate after each bite. The tea pairing option (from \\$38) comes in two flavours: melon oolong and cassia black.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/yan-restaurant.myshopify.com\/collections\/mid-autumn-mooncakes)**\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/yan)\n\n## Get cultured\n[The guide to Chinese New Year in Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/guide-to-chinese-new-year-in-singapore)\n\n- Things to do\n\n[![The guide to Chinese New Year in Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105382637\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![The guide to Chinese New Year in Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105382637\/750\/562\/image.jpg)](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/guide-to-chinese-new-year-in-singapore)\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/guide-to-chinese-new-year-in-singapore)\n\n[The guide to Thaipusam in Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/an-insiders-guide-to-thaipusam-in-singapore)\n\n- Things to do\n- Festivals\n\n[![The guide to Thaipusam in Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105378639\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![The guide to Thaipusam in Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105378639\/750\/562\/image.jpg)](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/an-insiders-guide-to-thaipusam-in-singapore)\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/an-insiders-guide-to-thaipusam-in-singapore)\n\nAdvertising\n\n[The guide to Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/guide-to-hari-raya-aidilfitri-in-singapore)\n\n- Things to do\n\n[![The guide to Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105463287\/750\/422\/image.jpg)![The guide to Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Singapore](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/105463287\/750\/562\/image.jpg)](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/guide-to-hari-raya-aidilfitri-in-singapore)\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/guide-to-hari-raya-aidilfitri-in-singapore)\n\nBeen there, done that? 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All rights reserved. Time Out is a registered trademark of Time Out Digital Limited.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![Mid-Autumn Festival 2023](https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106046008\/750\/562\/image.jpg)\n\nPhotograph: Gardens by the Bay\n\nPhotograph: Gardens by the Bay\n\n## Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore 2023: Guide to dates, traditions and mooncakes\nAll you need to know about this celebration of bountiful harvests\n\nFriday 22 September 2023\n\nShare\n\nWhen the Mid-Autumn Festival rolls around in Singapore, two things come alive: colourful lanterns and [scrumptious mooncakes](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/best-mooncakes-in-singapore). Also known as the Moon Festival, this cultural affair in the Chinese calendar marks the end of the autumn harvest. It traditionally falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest – or so lunar legends have it. This year, it falls on September 29. Get the full lowdown on the festival that has been celebrated since the early Tang dynasty with our guide.\n\n**RECOMMENDED:** [10 things you should never do during Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/the-guide-to-hungry-ghost-festival-in-singapore) and [the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/the-best-chinese-restaurants-in-singapore)\n\n## What you need to know\nOrigin story\n\nThere are various myths and legends that surround the festival’s genesis. One dates back to the story of the wife of a merciless king, Chang E, who drained her husband’s elixir of immortality to save the people from his tyrannical rule before making her way to the moon. Others include Chinese emperors in the Zhou dynasty (1045-221 BC) obsessively worshipping the moon in the hopes of producing a bumper crop in the following year.\n\nWhat's the deal with mooncakes?\n\nFamilies usually gather to indulge in the sweet treats – either baked or steamed – best paired with hot tea. Most mooncakes are filled with salted egg yolk as the yolk is said to represent the full moon and their round shape symbolises reunion. Legend also has it that they were used to carry secret messages from the Han Chinese to overthrow the Mongolian rulers.\n\nOther varieties of the mooncake include the non-baked snow skin mooncake which comes in various flavours from chocolate to durian. They are also packed in gorgeous gift boxes to present to friends and families.\n\nKeep it lit with lanterns\n\nThe party don't start till the moon walks in. Come night time, lanterns of all shapes and sizes are illuminated. You can join in the festive spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival at places like Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay – where your nights are bound to be extra lit. The celebration is also amped up with lantern parades, dragon dances, and traditional Chinese performances.\n\n## Mooncakes to try\n[Raffles Hotel Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/raffles-singapore)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Expertly handcrafted by Raffles master chefs, the mooncakes are known for their ingenuity and creativity in the flavour department. This year, the hotel presents two new snow skin flavours; sakura and raspberry truffle; and yam and coconut rum truffle. It comes paired with beloved signatures of the Baileys chocolate truffle and yuzu osmanthus truffle snow skins. The premium cream pearl box is embellished with intricate caricatures of the iconic architecture which makes for great gifts.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The timeless champagne truffle snow skin is a perennial favourite. Filled with velvety white lotus paste, the classic aroma of the signature still remains unchanged for decades.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg\/)**\n\nShisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Delicately prepared by the Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro’s established culinary team, the luxury mooncake collection aims to represent the beauty of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Available in three options including a mini snowskin selection of eight pieces, the boxes of four signature pieces come with a bottle of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2018 or Devaux Cuvée D, also in rosé.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** There is a new flavour to consider, the Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Sakura Prawn, Pistachio and Melon Seeds which is a marriage of sweet and savoury flavours. And the intricate and detailed boxes themselves are a work of art.\n\n[**ORDER HERE**](https:\/\/festive.shisenhanten.com.sg\/) If you’re a DBS\/ POSB Bank, UOB Bank, Citibank Singapore, Maybank or American Express cardholder, enjoy early bird discounts (until 3 September) with 30% off all mooncakes. From 4 September onwards, the discount still applies but at 25% off all mooncakes.\n\nPaid content\n\n[Hai Tien Lo](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants-and-cafes\/hai-tien-lo)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN Besides the bestselling Mao Shan Wang durian snow skin mooncakes, Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo is debuting four new tea-inspired flavours in the snow skin selection: the exquisite strawberry No.1 tea; white rabbit candy and yam ganache; orange matcha ganache; and the coconut gula melaka ganache. Traditions aren’t forgotten too, with the baked mooncake range featuring classic lotus paste and black sesame flavours.**\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** If you need a gift to impress, opt for the premium four treasures gift set (from \\$94) which comes with a beautifully crafted teapot set or a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne, all in an auspicious red leatherette bag.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.panpacific.com\/en\/hotels-and-resorts\/pp-marina\/offers\/mid-autumn-festival-2023.html)**\n\n[Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/shangri-la-hotel-singapore)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Look forward to a series of limited-edition treats with the Shangri-La Mooncake Selection Gift Box (\\$148), a set that spotlights 50-year-old aged mandarin peel, mixed with red bean paste and dried rose petals or chestnut. For the traditionalists, stick with the Shang Palace Four Treasures (\\$84), which comes with lotus in single and double yolk, crafted with reduced sugar, mixed nuts with chicken ham, and plain white lotus. Even the young ones aren’t forgotten – sample the Lego-inspired mooncake brick set (\\$59) featuring bite-sized bakes flavoured with chocolate and chocolate chips.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** This year, black is the new gold as seen from the gold-dusted mung bean spirulina bird’s nest charcoal mooncakes (\\$138, 4 pcs). These expertly crafted morsels come in an opulent red cylinder box embellished with golden peonies which makes great for gifting.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/boutique.shangri-la.com\/shop.php?cat=Mid-Autumn%20Festival&region=hk&lang=en&sub_cat=Special%20Sets&region=hk&lang=en)**\n\n[Janice Wong](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/shopping\/janice-wong)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Singapore’s darling chocolatier Janice Wong debuts her mid-autumn collection around three themes: chocolate mooncakes inspired by childhood memories; Japan-inspired baked mooncakes; and a floral snow skin. These artful morsels are sold in two gifting formats. First, a nostalgic red tin decorated with rabbits and moon motifs (from \\$22). The second is a geometric lantern mooncake box where eight assorted mooncakes are presented as a grander gesture.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** Chocolate is synonymous with the homegrown confectionery brand and there’s no better way to capture the essence of a contemporary mid-autumn festival than with these chocolate mooncakes. From peanut butter Snickers and vanilla Biscoff to salted pecan dark chocolate, these lip-smacking flavours are every sweet tooth’s kryptonite.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/janicewong.online\/collections\/mooncake-2023)**\n\n[Hashida Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/hashida-singapore)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN Celebrating its tenth anniversary presenting innovative omakase creation in Singapore, chef Kenjiro Hashida unveils two exquisitely crafted snow skin mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn festival. The first flavour is inspired by sakura flowers where the petals are blended with smooth Japanese white bean paste and paired with a silky sweet gooseberry jam. The other honours the lemon fruit with velvety Japanese eggplants for a subtly refreshing flavour.**\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** Each mooncake is steeped in Japanese tradition where only custom moulds are used to shape each disc. The Hashida logo and family crest are both featured in the designs as it carries the legacy and culinary heritage of the family since the 60’s. It also comes in a thoughtfully packaged deep cobalt blue box wrapped in the art of Furoshiki.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/explore\/hashidasingapore\/ordering\/pickup\/)**\n\n[InterContinental Singapore](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/intercontinental-singapore)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Classics with a twist – that's InterContinental Singapore's innovative spin on tradition. Aside from the perennial lotus classics, the heritage hotel is unveiling four new tea-based handcrafted snow skin mooncakes with chocolate truffle centres: honeysuckle flower with chrysanthemum, black tea violet flower, osmanthus honey magnolia flower, and chamomile tea rose flower. This grand collection (\\$104) also comes encased in a sexy scarlet red leatherette box that can be refashioned into a crossbody bag.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The Negroni lychee chocolate truffle snow skin mooncake (\\$118) stands in a league of its own; a decadent combination of luscious white lotus seed paste and Negroni truffle centre. Think soft chewy mochi-like snowskin and sweet lotus balanced with the Negroni-esque citrusy and herbaceous bitterness. This is an innovative creation that is not to be missed.\n\n[**ORDER HERE**](https:\/\/singapore.intercontinental.com\/offers\/mid-autumn-treasures-blossoming-elegance) Early bird 20 percent to 25 percent off on selected mooncakes until September 10.\n\nThye Moh Chan\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** Homegrown pastry shop Thye Moh Chan is best known for its inimitable traditional Teochew mooncakes. Made from time-honoured recipes that date back to 1943, the hand-crafted morsels are without a doubt a firm favourite amongst the young and old. There are six signature flavours including the classic salty bean paste with salted egg, sweet bean paste with melon seeds and the mao shan wang durian. For its 80th anniversary, the stalwart debuts two new flavours of jasmine salted egg yolk and pistachio mung bean.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The brand stays true to its Teochew roots and preserves the art of freshly-made traditional Teochew confectionery. It also seeks innovative ways to share the culture with a greater audience. This year’s exquisite box reveals an intricate paper cut-out storied timeline to honour the age of opera.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/explore\/hashidasingapore\/ordering\/pickup\/)**\n\n[Goodwood Park Hotel](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/hotels\/goodwood-park-hotel)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** The stalwart is known for its wide range of traditional baked and snow skin mooncakes. This year, pineapple and custard snow skin (from \\$50) headlines the lot with its creamy custard and zingy pineapple jam combination. The innovation doesn’t stop there as the hotel brings back firm snow skin favourites (from \\$50) from previous years in flavours such as the ondeh-ondeh, cempedek, mango pomelo, and the alluring blue pea flower with melon seed. For mooncake purists, look forward to the time-honoured combination of assorted nuts (almond, walnut, cashew, sesame, and melon seed) luxed up with premium ham, housed-roasted char siew and candied winter melon (from \\$63).\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The durian combo (\\$120) is made just for fans of the pungent fruit. It comes packaged as an exquisite quartet featuring four durian variants; bittersweet Mao Shan Wang, heady Black Thorn, D88 and a new aromatic Pheonix.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/www.goodwoodparkhotel.com\/promotions\/mid-autumn-grandeur)**\n\n[Crystal Jade](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/crystal-jade-pavilion)\n\n**THE LOWDOWN** These petite snow skin mooncakes (from \\$42) are all about bringing back nostalgic flavours. Inspired by timeless desserts, the pastel-hued confections feature familiar tastes of pulut hitam, roasted chestnut, gula melaka and the well-loved Macau peanut candy. Besides that, this year’s exclusive Teochew-style flaky taro mooncake (\\$68, 6pcs) is only limited to the first 300 boxes with an advance order of 3 days if you’re purchasing online.\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** The alluring jade green boxes adorned with intricate rattan lattices keep it classy without being too over the top – perfect understated gift. As for the snow skin mooncakes, we appreciate the petite serving sizes as it helps save tummy space so you can try all eight varieties at once. **[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/estore.crystaljade.com\/productlist\/category\/2023-mid-autumn-treasures)**\n\n[Yan](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/restaurants\/yan)\n\n****THE LOWDOWN** Take your pick from the signature offerings from Yan – four of its traditional mooncakes go for \\$76, including the popular thousand-layer yam mooncake, where flaky, buttery pastry comes stuffed with smooth yam paste. Other highlights include the traditional white lotus paste variant with single or double salted egg yolk, or macadamia nuts.**\n\n**WHAT WE LOVE** Jazz up the set with a range of classic accompaniments that help cleanse the palate after each bite. The tea pairing option (from \\$38) comes in two flavours: melon oolong and cassia black.\n\n**[ORDER HERE](https:\/\/yan-restaurant.myshopify.com\/collections\/mid-autumn-mooncakes)**\n## Get cultured\nBeen there, done that? Think again, my friend.\n\nSign up to our newsletter to enjoy Singapore without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush).\n\nBy entering your email address you agree to our [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/privacy-notice) and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.\n\n🙌  \nAwesome, you're subscribed\\!\n\nThanks for subscribing! 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Boilerpipe Text	Photograph: Gardens by the Bay Photograph: Gardens by the Bay Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore 2023: Guide to dates, traditions and mooncakes All you need to know about this celebration of bountiful harvests Friday 22 September 2023 Share When the Mid-Autumn Festival rolls around in Singapore, two things come alive: colourful lanterns and scrumptious mooncakes . Also known as the Moon Festival, this cultural affair in the Chinese calendar marks the end of the autumn harvest. It traditionally falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest – or so lunar legends have it. This year, it falls on September 29. Get the full lowdown on the festival that has been c elebrated since the early Tang dynasty with our guide. RECOMMENDED: 10 things you should never do during Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore and the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore What you need to know Origin story There are various myths and legends that surround the festival’s genesis. One dates back to the story of the wife of a merciless king, Chang E, who drained her husband’s elixir of immortality to save the people from his tyrannical rule before making her way to the moon. Others include Chinese emperors in the Zhou dynasty (1045-221 BC) obsessively worshipping the moon in the hopes of producing a bumper crop in the following year. What's the deal with mooncakes? Families usually gather to indulge in the sweet treats – either baked or steamed – best paired with hot tea. Most mooncakes are filled with salted egg yolk as the yolk is said to represent the full moon and their round shape symbolises reunion. Legend also has it that they were used to carry secret messages from the Han Chinese to overthrow the Mongolian rulers. Other varieties of the mooncake include the non-baked snow skin mooncake which comes in various flavours from chocolate to durian. They are also packed in gorgeous gift boxes to present to friends and families. Keep it lit with lanterns The party don't start till the moon walks in. Come night time, lanterns of all shapes and sizes are illuminated. You can join in the festive spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival at places like Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay – where your nights are bound to be extra lit. The celebration is also amped up with lantern parades, dragon dances, and traditional Chinese performances. Mooncakes to try Raffles Hotel Singapore THE LOWDOWN Expertly handcrafted by Raffles master chefs, the mooncakes are known for their ingenuity and creativity in the flavour department. This year, the hotel presents two new snow skin flavours; sakura and raspberry truffle; and yam and coconut rum truffle. It comes paired with beloved signatures of the Baileys chocolate truffle and yuzu osmanthus truffle snow skins. The premium cream pearl box is embellished with intricate caricatures of the iconic architecture which makes for great gifts. WHAT WE LOVE The timeless champagne truffle snow skin is a perennial favourite. Filled with velvety white lotus paste, the classic aroma of the signature still remains unchanged for decades. ORDER HERE Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro THE LOWDOWN Delicately prepared by the Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro’s established culinary team, the luxury mooncake collection aims to represent the beauty of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Available in three options including a mini snowskin selection of eight pieces, the boxes of four signature pieces come with a bottle of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2018 or Devaux Cuvée D, also in rosé. WHAT WE LOVE There is a new flavour to consider, the Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Sakura Prawn, Pistachio and Melon Seeds which is a marriage of sweet and savoury flavours. And the intricate and detailed boxes themselves are a work of art. ORDER HERE If you’re a DBS/ POSB Bank, UOB Bank, Citibank Singapore, Maybank or American Express cardholder, enjoy early bird discounts (until 3 September) with 30% off all mooncakes. From 4 September onwards, the discount still applies but at 25% off all mooncakes. Paid content Hai Tien Lo THE LOWDOWN Besides the bestselling Mao Shan Wang durian snow skin mooncakes, Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo is debuting four new tea-inspired flavours in the snow skin selection: the exquisite strawberry No.1 tea; white rabbit candy and yam ganache; orange matcha ganache; and the coconut gula melaka ganache. Traditions aren’t forgotten too, with the baked mooncake range featuring classic lotus paste and black sesame flavours. WHAT WE LOVE If you need a gift to impress, opt for the premium four treasures gift set (from $94) which comes with a beautifully crafted teapot set or a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne, all in an auspicious red leatherette bag. ORDER HERE Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore THE LOWDOWN Look forward to a series of limited-edition treats with the Shangri-La Mooncake Selection Gift Box ($148), a set that spotlights 50-year-old aged mandarin peel, mixed with red bean paste and dried rose petals or chestnut. For the traditionalists, stick with the Shang Palace Four Treasures ($84), which comes with lotus in single and double yolk, crafted with reduced sugar, mixed nuts with chicken ham, and plain white lotus. Even the young ones aren’t forgotten – sample the Lego-inspired mooncake brick set ($59) featuring bite-sized bakes flavoured with chocolate and chocolate chips. WHAT WE LOVE This year, black is the new gold as seen from the gold-dusted mung bean spirulina bird’s nest charcoal mooncakes ($138, 4 pcs). These expertly crafted morsels come in an opulent red cylinder box embellished with golden peonies which makes great for gifting. ORDER HERE Janice Wong THE LOWDOWN Singapore’s darling chocolatier Janice Wong debuts her mid-autumn collection around three themes: chocolate mooncakes inspired by childhood memories; Japan-inspired baked mooncakes; and a floral snow skin. These artful morsels are sold in two gifting formats. First, a nostalgic red tin decorated with rabbits and moon motifs (from $22). The second is a geometric lantern mooncake box where eight assorted mooncakes are presented as a grander gesture. WHAT WE LOVE Chocolate is synonymous with the homegrown confectionery brand and there’s no better way to capture the essence of a contemporary mid-autumn festival than with these chocolate mooncakes. From peanut butter Snickers and vanilla Biscoff to salted pecan dark chocolate, these lip-smacking flavours are every sweet tooth’s kryptonite. ORDER HERE Enter email address By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Hashida Singapore THE LOWDOWN Celebrating its tenth anniversary presenting innovative omakase creation in Singapore, chef Kenjiro Hashida unveils two exquisitely crafted snow skin mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn festival. The first flavour is inspired by sakura flowers where the petals are blended with smooth Japanese white bean paste and paired with a silky sweet gooseberry jam. The other honours the lemon fruit with velvety Japanese eggplants for a subtly refreshing flavour. WHAT WE LOVE Each mooncake is steeped in Japanese tradition where only custom moulds are used to shape each disc. The Hashida logo and family crest are both featured in the designs as it carries the legacy and culinary heritage of the family since the 60’s. It also comes in a thoughtfully packaged deep cobalt blue box wrapped in the art of Furoshiki. ORDER HERE InterContinental Singapore THE LOWDOWN Classics with a twist – that's InterContinental Singapore's innovative spin on tradition. Aside from the perennial lotus classics, the heritage hotel is unveiling four new tea-based handcrafted snow skin mooncakes with chocolate truffle centres: honeysuckle flower with chrysanthemum, black tea violet flower, osmanthus honey magnolia flower, and chamomile tea rose flower. This grand collection ($104) also comes encased in a sexy scarlet red leatherette box that can be refashioned into a crossbody bag. WHAT WE LOVE The Negroni lychee chocolate truffle snow skin mooncake ($118) stands in a league of its own; a decadent combination of luscious white lotus seed paste and Negroni truffle centre. Think soft chewy mochi-like snowskin and sweet lotus balanced with the Negroni-esque citrusy and herbaceous bitterness. This is an innovative creation that is not to be missed. ORDER HERE Early bird 20 percent to 25 percent off on selected mooncakes until September 10. Thye Moh Chan THE LOWDOWN Homegrown pastry shop Thye Moh Chan is best known for its inimitable traditional Teochew mooncakes. Made from time-honoured recipes that date back to 1943, the hand-crafted morsels are without a doubt a firm favourite amongst the young and old. There are six signature flavours including the classic salty bean paste with salted egg, sweet bean paste with melon seeds and the mao shan wang durian. For its 80th anniversary, the stalwart debuts two new flavours of jasmine salted egg yolk and pistachio mung bean. WHAT WE LOVE The brand stays true to its Teochew roots and preserves the art of freshly-made traditional Teochew confectionery. It also seeks innovative ways to share the culture with a greater audience. This year’s exquisite box reveals an intricate paper cut-out storied timeline to honour the age of opera. ORDER HERE Goodwood Park Hotel THE LOWDOWN The stalwart is known for its wide range of traditional baked and snow skin mooncakes. This year, pineapple and custard snow skin (from $50) headlines the lot with its creamy custard and zingy pineapple jam combination. The innovation doesn’t stop there as the hotel brings back firm snow skin favourites (from $50) from previous years in flavours such as the ondeh-ondeh, cempedek, mango pomelo, and the alluring blue pea flower with melon seed. For mooncake purists, look forward to the time-honoured combination of assorted nuts (almond, walnut, cashew, sesame, and melon seed) luxed up with premium ham, housed-roasted char siew and candied winter melon (from $63). WHAT WE LOVE The durian combo ($120) is made just for fans of the pungent fruit. It comes packaged as an exquisite quartet featuring four durian variants; bittersweet Mao Shan Wang, heady Black Thorn, D88 and a new aromatic Pheonix. ORDER HERE Crystal Jade THE LOWDOWN These petite snow skin mooncakes (from $42) are all about bringing back nostalgic flavours. Inspired by timeless desserts, the pastel-hued confections feature familiar tastes of pulut hitam, roasted chestnut, gula melaka and the well-loved Macau peanut candy. Besides that, this year’s exclusive Teochew-style flaky taro mooncake ($68, 6pcs) is only limited to the first 300 boxes with an advance order of 3 days if you’re purchasing online. WHAT WE LOVE The alluring jade green boxes adorned with intricate rattan lattices keep it classy without being too over the top – perfect understated gift. As for the snow skin mooncakes, we appreciate the petite serving sizes as it helps save tummy space so you can try all eight varieties at once. ORDER HERE Yan THE LOWDOWN Take your pick from the signature offerings from Yan – four of its traditional mooncakes go for $76, including the popular thousand-layer yam mooncake, where flaky, buttery pastry comes stuffed with smooth yam paste. Other highlights include the traditional white lotus paste variant with single or double salted egg yolk, or macadamia nuts. WHAT WE LOVE Jazz up the set with a range of classic accompaniments that help cleanse the palate after each bite. The tea pairing option (from $38) comes in two flavours: melon oolong and cassia black. ORDER HERE Get cultured Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. 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Also known as the Moon Festival, this cultural affair in the Chinese calendar marks the end of the autumn harvest. It traditionally falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest – or so lunar legends have it. This year, it falls on September 29. Get the full lowdown on the festival that has been celebrated since the early Tang dynasty with our guide. RECOMMENDED: [10 things you should never do during Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/the-guide-to-hungry-ghost-festival-in-singapore) and [the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/the-best-chinese-restaurants-in-singapore) Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. Sign up to our newsletter to enjoy Singapore without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush). 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Others include Chinese emperors in the Zhou dynasty (1045-221 BC) obsessively worshipping the moon in the hopes of producing a bumper crop in the following year. Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. Sign up to our newsletter to enjoy Singapore without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush). By entering your email address you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.timeout.com/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.timeout.com/privacy-notice) and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed\! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon\! ### What's the deal with mooncakes? ![What's the deal with mooncakes?](https://media.timeout.com/images/105510129/750/422/image.jpg) ![What's the deal with mooncakes?](https://media.timeout.com/images/105510129/750/562/image.jpg) Photo: Huong He/Unsplash Families usually gather to indulge in the sweet treats – either baked or steamed – best paired with hot tea. Most mooncakes are filled with salted egg yolk as the yolk is said to represent the full moon and their round shape symbolises reunion. Legend also has it that they were used to carry secret messages from the Han Chinese to overthrow the Mongolian rulers. Other varieties of the mooncake include the non-baked snow skin mooncake which comes in various flavours from chocolate to durian. They are also packed in gorgeous gift boxes to present to friends and families. Advertising ### Keep it lit with lanterns ![Keep it lit with lanterns](https://media.timeout.com/images/105510123/750/422/image.jpg) ![Keep it lit with lanterns](https://media.timeout.com/images/105510123/750/562/image.jpg) Photo: David Emrich/Unsplash The party don't start till the moon walks in. Come night time, lanterns of all shapes and sizes are illuminated. You can join in the festive spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival at places like Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay – where your nights are bound to be extra lit. The celebration is also amped up with lantern parades, dragon dances, and traditional Chinese performances. ## Mooncakes to try [Raffles Hotel Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/raffles-singapore) - Hotels - City Hall [![Raffles Hotel Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106035060/750/422/image.jpg)![Raffles Hotel Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106035060/750/562/image.jpg)Photograph: John Heng](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/raffles-singapore) THE LOWDOWN Expertly handcrafted by Raffles master chefs, the mooncakes are known for their ingenuity and creativity in the flavour department. This year, the hotel presents two new snow skin flavours; sakura and raspberry truffle; and yam and coconut rum truffle. It comes paired with beloved signatures of the Baileys chocolate truffle and yuzu osmanthus truffle snow skins. The premium cream pearl box is embellished with intricate caricatures of the iconic architecture which makes for great gifts. WHAT WE LOVE The timeless champagne truffle snow skin is a perennial favourite. Filled with velvety white lotus paste, the classic aroma of the signature still remains unchanged for decades. [ORDER HERE](https://www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg/) [Read more](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/raffles-singapore) [Check prices](https://www.booking.com/hotel/sg/raffles.en-gb.html?aid=1534303) ### Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro ![Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro](https://media.timeout.com/images/106036170/750/422/image.jpg) ![Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro](https://media.timeout.com/images/106036170/750/562/image.jpg) Photograph: Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro THE LOWDOWN Delicately prepared by the Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro’s established culinary team, the luxury mooncake collection aims to represent the beauty of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Available in three options including a mini snowskin selection of eight pieces, the boxes of four signature pieces come with a bottle of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2018 or Devaux Cuvée D, also in rosé. WHAT WE LOVE There is a new flavour to consider, the Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Sakura Prawn, Pistachio and Melon Seeds which is a marriage of sweet and savoury flavours. And the intricate and detailed boxes themselves are a work of art. [ORDER HERE](https://festive.shisenhanten.com.sg/) If you’re a DBS/ POSB Bank, UOB Bank, Citibank Singapore, Maybank or American Express cardholder, enjoy early bird discounts (until 3 September) with 30% off all mooncakes. From 4 September onwards, the discount still applies but at 25% off all mooncakes. Paid content Advertising [Hai Tien Lo](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants-and-cafes/hai-tien-lo) - Chinese - City Hall [![Hai Tien Lo](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033060/750/422/image.jpg)![Hai Tien Lo](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033060/750/562/image.jpg)Photograph: Pan Pacific Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants-and-cafes/hai-tien-lo) THE LOWDOWN Besides the bestselling Mao Shan Wang durian snow skin mooncakes, Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo is debuting four new tea-inspired flavours in the snow skin selection: the exquisite strawberry No.1 tea; white rabbit candy and yam ganache; orange matcha ganache; and the coconut gula melaka ganache. Traditions aren’t forgotten too, with the baked mooncake range featuring classic lotus paste and black sesame flavours. WHAT WE LOVE If you need a gift to impress, opt for the premium four treasures gift set (from \$94) which comes with a beautifully crafted teapot set or a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne, all in an auspicious red leatherette bag. [ORDER HERE](https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-marina/offers/mid-autumn-festival-2023.html) [Read more](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants-and-cafes/hai-tien-lo) [Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/shangri-la-hotel-singapore) - Hotels - Tanglin [![Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033063/750/422/image.jpg)![Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033063/750/562/image.jpg)Photograph: Shangri-La Hotel](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/shangri-la-hotel-singapore) THE LOWDOWN Look forward to a series of limited-edition treats with the Shangri-La Mooncake Selection Gift Box (\$148), a set that spotlights 50-year-old aged mandarin peel, mixed with red bean paste and dried rose petals or chestnut. For the traditionalists, stick with the Shang Palace Four Treasures (\$84), which comes with lotus in single and double yolk, crafted with reduced sugar, mixed nuts with chicken ham, and plain white lotus. Even the young ones aren’t forgotten – sample the Lego-inspired mooncake brick set (\$59) featuring bite-sized bakes flavoured with chocolate and chocolate chips. WHAT WE LOVE This year, black is the new gold as seen from the gold-dusted mung bean spirulina bird’s nest charcoal mooncakes (\$138, 4 pcs). These expertly crafted morsels come in an opulent red cylinder box embellished with golden peonies which makes great for gifting. [ORDER HERE](https://boutique.shangri-la.com/shop.php?cat=Mid-Autumn%20Festival&region=hk&lang=en&sub_cat=Special%20Sets&region=hk&lang=en) [Read more](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/shangri-la-hotel-singapore) [Check prices](https://www.booking.com/hotel/sg/shangri-la-singapore.en-gb.html?aid=1534303) Advertising [Janice Wong](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/shopping/janice-wong) - Shopping - Chocolate and sweets - Orchard [![Janice Wong](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033061/750/422/image.jpg)![Janice Wong](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033061/750/562/image.jpg)Photograph: Jay/Janice Wong Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/shopping/janice-wong) THE LOWDOWN Singapore’s darling chocolatier Janice Wong debuts her mid-autumn collection around three themes: chocolate mooncakes inspired by childhood memories; Japan-inspired baked mooncakes; and a floral snow skin. These artful morsels are sold in two gifting formats. First, a nostalgic red tin decorated with rabbits and moon motifs (from \$22). The second is a geometric lantern mooncake box where eight assorted mooncakes are presented as a grander gesture. WHAT WE LOVE Chocolate is synonymous with the homegrown confectionery brand and there’s no better way to capture the essence of a contemporary mid-autumn festival than with these chocolate mooncakes. From peanut butter Snickers and vanilla Biscoff to salted pecan dark chocolate, these lip-smacking flavours are every sweet tooth’s kryptonite. [ORDER HERE](https://janicewong.online/collections/mooncake-2023) [Read more](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/shopping/janice-wong) [Hashida Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/hashida-singapore) - Japanese - Singapore - Recommended [![Hashida Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106035058/750/422/image.jpg)![Hashida Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106035058/750/562/image.jpg)Photograph: Hashida Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/hashida-singapore) THE LOWDOWN Celebrating its tenth anniversary presenting innovative omakase creation in Singapore, chef Kenjiro Hashida unveils two exquisitely crafted snow skin mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn festival. The first flavour is inspired by sakura flowers where the petals are blended with smooth Japanese white bean paste and paired with a silky sweet gooseberry jam. The other honours the lemon fruit with velvety Japanese eggplants for a subtly refreshing flavour. WHAT WE LOVE Each mooncake is steeped in Japanese tradition where only custom moulds are used to shape each disc. The Hashida logo and family crest are both featured in the designs as it carries the legacy and culinary heritage of the family since the 60’s. It also comes in a thoughtfully packaged deep cobalt blue box wrapped in the art of Furoshiki. [ORDER HERE](https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/hashidasingapore/ordering/pickup/) [Read more](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/hashida-singapore) Advertising [InterContinental Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/intercontinental-singapore) - Hotels - Rochor [![InterContinental Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033064/750/422/image.jpg)![InterContinental Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033064/750/562/image.jpg)Photograph: Intercontinental Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/intercontinental-singapore) THE LOWDOWN Classics with a twist – that's InterContinental Singapore's innovative spin on tradition. Aside from the perennial lotus classics, the heritage hotel is unveiling four new tea-based handcrafted snow skin mooncakes with chocolate truffle centres: honeysuckle flower with chrysanthemum, black tea violet flower, osmanthus honey magnolia flower, and chamomile tea rose flower. This grand collection (\$104) also comes encased in a sexy scarlet red leatherette box that can be refashioned into a crossbody bag. WHAT WE LOVE The Negroni lychee chocolate truffle snow skin mooncake (\$118) stands in a league of its own; a decadent combination of luscious white lotus seed paste and Negroni truffle centre. Think soft chewy mochi-like snowskin and sweet lotus balanced with the Negroni-esque citrusy and herbaceous bitterness. This is an innovative creation that is not to be missed. [ORDER HERE](https://singapore.intercontinental.com/offers/mid-autumn-treasures-blossoming-elegance) Early bird 20 percent to 25 percent off on selected mooncakes until September 10. [Read more](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/intercontinental-singapore) [Check prices](https://www.booking.com/hotel/sg/intercontinental-singapore.en-gb.html?aid=1534303) Recommended - [![The best sustainable dining restaurants in Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106266052/750/422/image.jpg)The best sustainable dining restaurants in Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/best-sustainable-dining-restaurants-in-singapore) - [![The best things to do in Singapore this week (April 6 to 12)](https://media.timeout.com/images/106391628/750/422/image.jpg)The best things to do in Singapore this week (April 6 to 12)](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/the-time-out-singapore-hotlist) - [![The 50 best restaurants in Singapore](https://media.timeout.com/images/106264923/750/422/image.jpg)The 50 best restaurants in Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/the-50-best-restaurants-in-singapore) - [![The best things to do in Singapore this April](https://media.timeout.com/images/106389760/750/422/image.jpg)The best things to do in Singapore this April](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/the-best-things-to-do-in-singapore-in-april) ### Thye Moh Chan ![Thye Moh Chan](https://media.timeout.com/images/106035059/750/422/image.jpg) ![Thye Moh Chan](https://media.timeout.com/images/106035059/750/562/image.jpg) Photograph: Thye Moh Chan THE LOWDOWN Homegrown pastry shop Thye Moh Chan is best known for its inimitable traditional Teochew mooncakes. Made from time-honoured recipes that date back to 1943, the hand-crafted morsels are without a doubt a firm favourite amongst the young and old. There are six signature flavours including the classic salty bean paste with salted egg, sweet bean paste with melon seeds and the mao shan wang durian. For its 80th anniversary, the stalwart debuts two new flavours of jasmine salted egg yolk and pistachio mung bean. WHAT WE LOVE The brand stays true to its Teochew roots and preserves the art of freshly-made traditional Teochew confectionery. It also seeks innovative ways to share the culture with a greater audience. This year’s exquisite box reveals an intricate paper cut-out storied timeline to honour the age of opera. [ORDER HERE](https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/hashidasingapore/ordering/pickup/) Advertising [Goodwood Park Hotel](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/goodwood-park-hotel) - Hotels - Orchard [![Goodwood Park Hotel](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033062/750/422/image.jpg)![Goodwood Park Hotel](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033062/750/562/image.jpg)Photograph: Goodwood Park Hotel](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/goodwood-park-hotel) THE LOWDOWN The stalwart is known for its wide range of traditional baked and snow skin mooncakes. This year, pineapple and custard snow skin (from \$50) headlines the lot with its creamy custard and zingy pineapple jam combination. The innovation doesn’t stop there as the hotel brings back firm snow skin favourites (from \$50) from previous years in flavours such as the ondeh-ondeh, cempedek, mango pomelo, and the alluring blue pea flower with melon seed. For mooncake purists, look forward to the time-honoured combination of assorted nuts (almond, walnut, cashew, sesame, and melon seed) luxed up with premium ham, housed-roasted char siew and candied winter melon (from \$63). WHAT WE LOVE The durian combo (\$120) is made just for fans of the pungent fruit. It comes packaged as an exquisite quartet featuring four durian variants; bittersweet Mao Shan Wang, heady Black Thorn, D88 and a new aromatic Pheonix. [ORDER HERE](https://www.goodwoodparkhotel.com/promotions/mid-autumn-grandeur) [Read more](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/goodwood-park-hotel) [Check prices](https://www.booking.com/hotel/sg/goodwood-park.en-gb.html?aid=1534303) [Crystal Jade](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/crystal-jade-pavilion) - Chinese - Harbourfront [![Crystal Jade](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033065/750/422/image.jpg)![Crystal Jade](https://media.timeout.com/images/106033065/750/562/image.jpg)Photograph: Crystal Jade](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/crystal-jade-pavilion) THE LOWDOWN These petite snow skin mooncakes (from \$42) are all about bringing back nostalgic flavours. Inspired by timeless desserts, the pastel-hued confections feature familiar tastes of pulut hitam, roasted chestnut, gula melaka and the well-loved Macau peanut candy. Besides that, this year’s exclusive Teochew-style flaky taro mooncake (\$68, 6pcs) is only limited to the first 300 boxes with an advance order of 3 days if you’re purchasing online. WHAT WE LOVE The alluring jade green boxes adorned with intricate rattan lattices keep it classy without being too over the top – perfect understated gift. As for the snow skin mooncakes, we appreciate the petite serving sizes as it helps save tummy space so you can try all eight varieties at once. [ORDER HERE](https://estore.crystaljade.com/productlist/category/2023-mid-autumn-treasures) [Read more](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/crystal-jade-pavilion) Advertising [Yan](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/yan) - City Hall - price 1 of 4 [![Yan](https://media.timeout.com/images/105916420/750/422/image.jpg)![Yan](https://media.timeout.com/images/105916420/750/562/image.jpg)Photograph: Yan](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/yan) **THE LOWDOWN Take your pick from the signature offerings from Yan – four of its traditional mooncakes go for \$76, including the popular thousand-layer yam mooncake, where flaky, buttery pastry comes stuffed with smooth yam paste. Other highlights include the traditional white lotus paste variant with single or double salted egg yolk, or macadamia nuts. WHAT WE LOVE Jazz up the set with a range of classic accompaniments that help cleanse the palate after each bite. The tea pairing option (from \$38) comes in two flavours: melon oolong and cassia black. 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Readable Markdown	![Mid-Autumn Festival 2023](https://media.timeout.com/images/106046008/750/562/image.jpg) Photograph: Gardens by the Bay Photograph: Gardens by the Bay ## Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore 2023: Guide to dates, traditions and mooncakes All you need to know about this celebration of bountiful harvests Friday 22 September 2023 Share When the Mid-Autumn Festival rolls around in Singapore, two things come alive: colourful lanterns and [scrumptious mooncakes](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/best-mooncakes-in-singapore). Also known as the Moon Festival, this cultural affair in the Chinese calendar marks the end of the autumn harvest. It traditionally falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest – or so lunar legends have it. This year, it falls on September 29. Get the full lowdown on the festival that has been celebrated since the early Tang dynasty with our guide. RECOMMENDED: [10 things you should never do during Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/the-guide-to-hungry-ghost-festival-in-singapore) and [the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/the-best-chinese-restaurants-in-singapore) ## What you need to know Origin story There are various myths and legends that surround the festival’s genesis. One dates back to the story of the wife of a merciless king, Chang E, who drained her husband’s elixir of immortality to save the people from his tyrannical rule before making her way to the moon. Others include Chinese emperors in the Zhou dynasty (1045-221 BC) obsessively worshipping the moon in the hopes of producing a bumper crop in the following year. What's the deal with mooncakes? Families usually gather to indulge in the sweet treats – either baked or steamed – best paired with hot tea. Most mooncakes are filled with salted egg yolk as the yolk is said to represent the full moon and their round shape symbolises reunion. Legend also has it that they were used to carry secret messages from the Han Chinese to overthrow the Mongolian rulers. Other varieties of the mooncake include the non-baked snow skin mooncake which comes in various flavours from chocolate to durian. They are also packed in gorgeous gift boxes to present to friends and families. Keep it lit with lanterns The party don't start till the moon walks in. Come night time, lanterns of all shapes and sizes are illuminated. You can join in the festive spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival at places like Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay – where your nights are bound to be extra lit. The celebration is also amped up with lantern parades, dragon dances, and traditional Chinese performances. ## Mooncakes to try [Raffles Hotel Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/raffles-singapore) THE LOWDOWN Expertly handcrafted by Raffles master chefs, the mooncakes are known for their ingenuity and creativity in the flavour department. This year, the hotel presents two new snow skin flavours; sakura and raspberry truffle; and yam and coconut rum truffle. It comes paired with beloved signatures of the Baileys chocolate truffle and yuzu osmanthus truffle snow skins. The premium cream pearl box is embellished with intricate caricatures of the iconic architecture which makes for great gifts. WHAT WE LOVE The timeless champagne truffle snow skin is a perennial favourite. Filled with velvety white lotus paste, the classic aroma of the signature still remains unchanged for decades. [ORDER HERE](https://www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg/) Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro THE LOWDOWN Delicately prepared by the Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro’s established culinary team, the luxury mooncake collection aims to represent the beauty of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Available in three options including a mini snowskin selection of eight pieces, the boxes of four signature pieces come with a bottle of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2018 or Devaux Cuvée D, also in rosé. WHAT WE LOVE There is a new flavour to consider, the Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Sakura Prawn, Pistachio and Melon Seeds which is a marriage of sweet and savoury flavours. And the intricate and detailed boxes themselves are a work of art. [ORDER HERE](https://festive.shisenhanten.com.sg/) If you’re a DBS/ POSB Bank, UOB Bank, Citibank Singapore, Maybank or American Express cardholder, enjoy early bird discounts (until 3 September) with 30% off all mooncakes. From 4 September onwards, the discount still applies but at 25% off all mooncakes. Paid content [Hai Tien Lo](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants-and-cafes/hai-tien-lo) THE LOWDOWN Besides the bestselling Mao Shan Wang durian snow skin mooncakes, Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo is debuting four new tea-inspired flavours in the snow skin selection: the exquisite strawberry No.1 tea; white rabbit candy and yam ganache; orange matcha ganache; and the coconut gula melaka ganache. Traditions aren’t forgotten too, with the baked mooncake range featuring classic lotus paste and black sesame flavours. WHAT WE LOVE If you need a gift to impress, opt for the premium four treasures gift set (from \$94) which comes with a beautifully crafted teapot set or a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne, all in an auspicious red leatherette bag. [ORDER HERE](https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-marina/offers/mid-autumn-festival-2023.html) [Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/shangri-la-hotel-singapore) THE LOWDOWN Look forward to a series of limited-edition treats with the Shangri-La Mooncake Selection Gift Box (\$148), a set that spotlights 50-year-old aged mandarin peel, mixed with red bean paste and dried rose petals or chestnut. For the traditionalists, stick with the Shang Palace Four Treasures (\$84), which comes with lotus in single and double yolk, crafted with reduced sugar, mixed nuts with chicken ham, and plain white lotus. Even the young ones aren’t forgotten – sample the Lego-inspired mooncake brick set (\$59) featuring bite-sized bakes flavoured with chocolate and chocolate chips. WHAT WE LOVE This year, black is the new gold as seen from the gold-dusted mung bean spirulina bird’s nest charcoal mooncakes (\$138, 4 pcs). These expertly crafted morsels come in an opulent red cylinder box embellished with golden peonies which makes great for gifting. [ORDER HERE](https://boutique.shangri-la.com/shop.php?cat=Mid-Autumn%20Festival&region=hk&lang=en&sub_cat=Special%20Sets&region=hk&lang=en) [Janice Wong](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/shopping/janice-wong) THE LOWDOWN Singapore’s darling chocolatier Janice Wong debuts her mid-autumn collection around three themes: chocolate mooncakes inspired by childhood memories; Japan-inspired baked mooncakes; and a floral snow skin. These artful morsels are sold in two gifting formats. First, a nostalgic red tin decorated with rabbits and moon motifs (from \$22). The second is a geometric lantern mooncake box where eight assorted mooncakes are presented as a grander gesture. WHAT WE LOVE Chocolate is synonymous with the homegrown confectionery brand and there’s no better way to capture the essence of a contemporary mid-autumn festival than with these chocolate mooncakes. From peanut butter Snickers and vanilla Biscoff to salted pecan dark chocolate, these lip-smacking flavours are every sweet tooth’s kryptonite. [ORDER HERE](https://janicewong.online/collections/mooncake-2023) [Hashida Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/hashida-singapore) THE LOWDOWN Celebrating its tenth anniversary presenting innovative omakase creation in Singapore, chef Kenjiro Hashida unveils two exquisitely crafted snow skin mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn festival. The first flavour is inspired by sakura flowers where the petals are blended with smooth Japanese white bean paste and paired with a silky sweet gooseberry jam. The other honours the lemon fruit with velvety Japanese eggplants for a subtly refreshing flavour. WHAT WE LOVE Each mooncake is steeped in Japanese tradition where only custom moulds are used to shape each disc. The Hashida logo and family crest are both featured in the designs as it carries the legacy and culinary heritage of the family since the 60’s. It also comes in a thoughtfully packaged deep cobalt blue box wrapped in the art of Furoshiki. [ORDER HERE](https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/hashidasingapore/ordering/pickup/) [InterContinental Singapore](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/intercontinental-singapore) THE LOWDOWN Classics with a twist – that's InterContinental Singapore's innovative spin on tradition. Aside from the perennial lotus classics, the heritage hotel is unveiling four new tea-based handcrafted snow skin mooncakes with chocolate truffle centres: honeysuckle flower with chrysanthemum, black tea violet flower, osmanthus honey magnolia flower, and chamomile tea rose flower. This grand collection (\$104) also comes encased in a sexy scarlet red leatherette box that can be refashioned into a crossbody bag. WHAT WE LOVE The Negroni lychee chocolate truffle snow skin mooncake (\$118) stands in a league of its own; a decadent combination of luscious white lotus seed paste and Negroni truffle centre. Think soft chewy mochi-like snowskin and sweet lotus balanced with the Negroni-esque citrusy and herbaceous bitterness. This is an innovative creation that is not to be missed. [ORDER HERE](https://singapore.intercontinental.com/offers/mid-autumn-treasures-blossoming-elegance) Early bird 20 percent to 25 percent off on selected mooncakes until September 10. Thye Moh Chan THE LOWDOWN Homegrown pastry shop Thye Moh Chan is best known for its inimitable traditional Teochew mooncakes. Made from time-honoured recipes that date back to 1943, the hand-crafted morsels are without a doubt a firm favourite amongst the young and old. There are six signature flavours including the classic salty bean paste with salted egg, sweet bean paste with melon seeds and the mao shan wang durian. For its 80th anniversary, the stalwart debuts two new flavours of jasmine salted egg yolk and pistachio mung bean. WHAT WE LOVE The brand stays true to its Teochew roots and preserves the art of freshly-made traditional Teochew confectionery. It also seeks innovative ways to share the culture with a greater audience. This year’s exquisite box reveals an intricate paper cut-out storied timeline to honour the age of opera. [ORDER HERE](https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/hashidasingapore/ordering/pickup/) [Goodwood Park Hotel](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/hotels/goodwood-park-hotel) THE LOWDOWN The stalwart is known for its wide range of traditional baked and snow skin mooncakes. This year, pineapple and custard snow skin (from \$50) headlines the lot with its creamy custard and zingy pineapple jam combination. The innovation doesn’t stop there as the hotel brings back firm snow skin favourites (from \$50) from previous years in flavours such as the ondeh-ondeh, cempedek, mango pomelo, and the alluring blue pea flower with melon seed. For mooncake purists, look forward to the time-honoured combination of assorted nuts (almond, walnut, cashew, sesame, and melon seed) luxed up with premium ham, housed-roasted char siew and candied winter melon (from \$63). WHAT WE LOVE The durian combo (\$120) is made just for fans of the pungent fruit. It comes packaged as an exquisite quartet featuring four durian variants; bittersweet Mao Shan Wang, heady Black Thorn, D88 and a new aromatic Pheonix. [ORDER HERE](https://www.goodwoodparkhotel.com/promotions/mid-autumn-grandeur) [Crystal Jade](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/crystal-jade-pavilion) THE LOWDOWN These petite snow skin mooncakes (from \$42) are all about bringing back nostalgic flavours. Inspired by timeless desserts, the pastel-hued confections feature familiar tastes of pulut hitam, roasted chestnut, gula melaka and the well-loved Macau peanut candy. Besides that, this year’s exclusive Teochew-style flaky taro mooncake (\$68, 6pcs) is only limited to the first 300 boxes with an advance order of 3 days if you’re purchasing online. WHAT WE LOVE The alluring jade green boxes adorned with intricate rattan lattices keep it classy without being too over the top – perfect understated gift. As for the snow skin mooncakes, we appreciate the petite serving sizes as it helps save tummy space so you can try all eight varieties at once. [ORDER HERE](https://estore.crystaljade.com/productlist/category/2023-mid-autumn-treasures) [Yan](https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/yan) **THE LOWDOWN Take your pick from the signature offerings from Yan – four of its traditional mooncakes go for \$76, including the popular thousand-layer yam mooncake, where flaky, buttery pastry comes stuffed with smooth yam paste. Other highlights include the traditional white lotus paste variant with single or double salted egg yolk, or macadamia nuts. WHAT WE LOVE Jazz up the set with a range of classic accompaniments that help cleanse the palate after each bite. The tea pairing option (from \$38) comes in two flavours: melon oolong and cassia black. [ORDER HERE](https://yan-restaurant.myshopify.com/collections/mid-autumn-mooncakes)** ## Get cultured Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. Sign up to our newsletter to enjoy Singapore without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush). 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