![]() ![]() While it’s hard to gauge just how true these mooncake revolution stories are, they do make for fun retelling every year during the Mid-Autumn period. However, inside each cake there was a piece of paper saying ‘kill the Mongols on the 15th day of the 8th month.’ This plan was successful and the Mongols were soon overthrown. Liu Bowen would give residents mooncakes with the permission of the Mongols, as a blessing of longevity to the Mongol leader. It is said that i an attempt to overthrow the Mongols, a rebel leader’s confidant Liu Bowen suggested a rebellion to coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the 13th century, the Mongols successfully invaded China, starting the oppressive Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Originating over 700 years ago, mooncakes have an extensive history behind them. The most commonly eaten food and gifted item during the Mid-Autumn Festival are mooncakes (月饼) which symbolize togetherness and longevity. *Over the years, some traditions like worshiping the moon have slowly started fading away and been replaced with new ones like shopping and travel. Sending celebration messages to loved ones.Some of the most popular Mid-Autumn Festival activities include: ![]() There are a whole host of Mid-Autumn Festival activities to keep you and the kids busy during the festive period, including building your own lanterns to light up the sky and help you better gaze at the moon.
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