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Moon cakes are a Chinese bakery product traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The festival is about giving appreciation and watching the moon. Mooncakes are also regarded as a delicacy.

In Chinese culture, roundness means completeness and togetherness. A full moon indicates prosperity and reunion for the whole family. Mooncakes are sweet treats with a flaky, slightly sweet crust filled with a thick red bean or lotus seed paste.