moon cake
moon cake, 월병
Mooncakes are traditional pastries eaten during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. They are round like the moon and filled with a sweet filling.
It's a long-standing Chinese tradition for families to gather, admire the moon, and share mooncakes. They are also very popular as gifts.
월병은 중국의 추석 명절에 먹는 전통 과자입니다. 달처럼 둥근 모양이고 안에 달콤한 소가 들어있어요.
가족들이 모여 달을 보면서 월병을 나눠 먹는 것은 중국의 오래된 전통입니다. 선물용으로도 인기가 많아요.
Mooncakes are a representative food of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and are deeply connected to ancient Chinese culture's moon worship. They are traditionally filled with lotus seed paste, red bean paste, nuts, and other various fillings, and are characterized by beautiful patterns imprinted on their surface.
In modern times, mooncakes with new flavors such as chocolate, ice cream, and durian have emerged, gaining immense popularity among younger generations. Especially in Hong Kong and Singapore, premium mooncakes offered by luxury hotels have become popular gifts during the holiday season.