Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. In Singapore, this festival is widely celebrated among the Chinese community, and it is also recognized as a public holiday.

During this festive season, the streets of Singapore are adorned with colourful lanterns and decorations, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere. One of the highlights of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the tradition of eating mooncakes, a sweet pastry filled with lotus seed paste or other fillings. Families and friends often exchange boxes of mooncakes as gifts and gather to enjoy this delicious treat.

In addition, there are also various cultural performances and activities held across the city during this festival. These include lantern-making workshops, moon-gazing events, and traditional lion and dragon dance performances. Overall, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore is a time of joy, togetherness, and cultural celebration. Keep reading to find out!

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Kid-Friendly Guide to Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 in Singapore

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Mid-Autumn Festival is packed with kid-friendly activities, making it a great holiday to celebrate with the whole family! We’ve got the lowdown on the history of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the food (yes mooncakes here we come!), the Mid-Autumn events around town and a couple of ideas for fun things you can do with your kids – from Mid-Autumn arts and crafts to making your own playdough mooncakes!

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