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MOONCAKES 2018

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One day, in her bid to protect the elixir from a thief, Chang’e was forced to drink the elixir and thereafter, ascended to the moon where she lived forever. Houyi was devastated and from that day onwards, he began to worship the moon with offerings in remembrance of Chang’e. This day is now commemorated as the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Mooncakes were created to honour Chang’e, the Moon Goddess of Immortality, with the yolk in the mooncake representing the brilliant, round moon on this night. Celebrations go into full swing once the sun sets, with families coming together to play with lanterns, indulge in mooncakes and sip on tea, while admiring the beauty of the full moon illuminated in the night sky. As we write a new chapter in our Raffles story with our current restoration, Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations continue with our legendary Raffles mooncakes, exquisitely handcrafted to bring prosperity, peace and harmony to you and your loved ones.

Traditionally celebrated by people of Chinese origin on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, Mid-Autumn Festival, 中秋节 takes place when the moon is said to be at its brightest and roundest. Of the many rich legends associated with Mid-Autumn, perhaps the favourite of most is the tale of two star crossed lovers, Houyi and Chang’e.

According to ancient myths, ten suns rose in the sky together causing widespread famine to the country. To save mankind, divine archer Houyi shot down nine suns, leaving only one. For his heroism, he was rewarded with an elixir of immortality by the Gods which would allow him to ascend to Heaven. However, Houyi gave the elixir to his beloved wife, Chang’e for safekeeping as he was unwilling to leave her behind.

Our New Handcrafted Creation

Delight in our charming Snow-Skin selection with our Chef’s latest flavour this year, Açaí Berry and Chia Seeds Snow-Skin Mooncake 巴西莓奇亚籽冰皮月饼. Well known as a superfood, rich in anti-oxidants, the delicate taste of the açaí berry is interlaced with organic chia seeds and Greek yoghurt, making this a nutrition-packed confectionery.

Our Traditionally Baked Classics

Celebrate Mid-Autumn with our baked mooncakes during a time of bonding. Perfect as gifts, our Double Yolk with Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste Mooncake 双黄夏果白莲蓉月饼 is an all-time favourite every year. Pine Nuts, Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste Mooncake 松子夏果白莲蓉月饼 is created with the health-conscious in mind. For the most indulgent of us, the richness of the Mother-of-Pearl with Single Yolk and White Lotus Paste Mooncake 单黄珍珠白莲蓉月饼 is bound to gratify.

Perennial Favourite

Champagne Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake 香槟巧克

力冰皮月饼 is as luxurious, irresistibly fragrant and delectably smooth as it has always been. Enjoy this perfected delicacy with the best of company and glasses of bubbly.

Delectable Snow-Skin Selection

Other beloved Snow-Skin favourites returning this year are two handcrafted delights. One is Earl Grey Tea and Pearl Snow-Skin Mooncake 伯爵茶珍珠冰皮月饼, filled with Earl Grey tea-infused milk chocolate ganache and dainty puff cereal pearls coated with dark chocolate.

The second is Cognac Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake 白兰地巧克力冰皮月饼, that features a divine blend of brandy and dark chocolate ganache.

DELECTABLE SNOW-SKIN MOONCAKES PER BOX QTY PRICE ($)

Champagne Truffle 8 pcs S$76 nett香槟巧克力冰皮月饼

Cognac Truffle 8 pcs S$72 nett白兰地巧克力冰皮月饼

Earl Grey Tea and Pearl 8 pcs S$72 nett伯爵茶珍珠冰皮月饼

Açaí Berry and Chia Seeds 8 pcs S$72 nett 巴西莓奇亚籽冰皮月饼

TREASURED BAKED MOONCAKES

Pine Nuts, Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste 4 pcs S$72 nett 松子夏果白莲蓉月饼

Mother–Of–Pearl with Single Yolk and White Lotus Paste 4 pcs S$76 nett单黄珍珠白莲蓉月饼

Double Yolk with Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste 4 pcs S$76 nett双黄夏果白莲蓉月饼

Raffles Mooncakes 2018

For more information and enquiries, please call +65 6412 1122, email mooncake@raffles.com or visit www.rafflesmooncakes.com

For corporate orders above 30 boxes, please email mooncake.sales@raffles.com

Our Raffles Mooncakes will be available daily for purchase or collection at Raffles Hotel Singapore, North Bridge Road Atrium

from 3 August to 24 September 2018, 9am to 8pm.

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