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Mooncake Making in the Classroom and at Home

8th October 25

This week, pupils at Kensington Wade are making their own mooncakes as part of our Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. Through this creative process, they explore the cultural meaning behind the festival while developing practical skills and deepening their understanding of Chinese heritage. Instructions on how to make mooncakes below.

Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at Kensington Wade: Mooncake Making in the Classroom

This week at Kensington Wade, pupils are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival through a hands-on cultural experience: making traditional Chinese mooncakes. This activity not only brings the festive spirit into the classroom but also deepens pupils’ understanding of Chinese heritage, language, and seasonal traditions.

What Is the Mid-Autumn Festival?

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. The festival celebrates reunion, gratitude, and the beauty of the moon, often marked by family gatherings, moon gazing, and sharing mooncakes.

Why We Celebrate at School

At Kensington Wade, we believe in immersing pupils in both English and Chinese cultures. Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival allows children to engage with Chinese traditions in a meaningful and memorable way. Through storytelling, art, science, and food, pupils explore the symbolism of the moon and the importance of seasonal festivals.

Mooncake Making: A Step-by-Step Guide

As part of our celebrations, pupils are making mooncakes in class. Here’s how you can make them at home:

Ingredients:

Mooncake skin (available pre-made or homemade)
Mooncake filling (e.g. lotus seed paste, red bean paste)
Mooncake mold

Instructions:

Roll the filling into a small ball.
Wrap the filling with the mooncake skin.
Shape the mooncake into a smooth ball.
Place the ball into the mooncake mold.
Press the mold gently to form the pattern.
Bake in the oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.
Cool and enjoy!

This process is not only fun but also helps pupils develop fine motor skills, follow instructions, and appreciate the craftsmanship behind traditional foods.

中秋节快乐 – Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from all of us at Kensington Wade!