Liang Yu from Sichuan, China, is excited and proud to make a mooncake all by herself in a cake making workshop in Hanoi.

Baked mooncake is a traditional sweet dish of Vietnam during Mid-Autumn Festival. The cake’s skin is made from wheat flour, while the fillings are a rich mixture of fat, sugar-preserved winter melon, lotus seed, char siu, etc., pressed in a mould.

All the ingredients must be measured carefully or the cake will not be in good quality. The learners must pay attention and follow each step meticulously.

More than a month prior to the festivities, mooncakes are sold on every corner of the city. However, many Vietnamese people still want to make their own for their family. Mooncake workshops are held to cater this demand.

Homemade mooncake not only shows cooking talent but also creates a cozy atmosphere for family get-togethers. It also helps kids understand more about traditional values.

For foreign people living in the country, this activity is a fun way to learn more about the cultural traditions of Vietnam. 

The festive season is around the corner. And tasting a mooncake made by yourself will surely be a meaningful experience, helping spread joy and bringing people closer together.

VNA