Thursday 19 September 2013

Mooncakes & Lanterns

Yes, another year and the mid autumn mooncake festival is here again. In the Chinese calendar, today is the 15th day of the 8th month.



This year I chose to get the snowskin ones. The oval one (top right) has lotus paste filling with a few whole macadamia nuts and one egg yolk. The remaining round ones are lotus paste with macadamia nuts. Very sweet but perfect with Chinese tea (unsweetened). I had these with Earl Grey tea instead. That was nice too.

   

Traditional cellophane lanterns on the left and modern battery operated plastic inflatable lanterns on the right. 

I bought the crepe paper lanterns for my balcony and these
 are the lanterns decorating Chinatown.





4 comments:

  1. I love all the gorgeous colors!!! :)

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    1. I wish I could have gotten a photo in the night too.

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  2. It's always fun to see what's happening in Singapore! You seem to be surrounded by colorful shops, spectacular architecture and wonderful parks!

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    1. F1 is on this weekend. Always something happening!

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