Modern mooncakes and the story of the Mid-Autumn Festival of the past.

If the Lunar New Year is a time for family reunions, and the Dragon Boat Festival celebrates a bright and clear new season, then the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for reunion and joy under the full moon. Even during difficult times, the Mid-Autumn Festival was a time when villages and hamlets alike gathered excitedly, children and adults alike eagerly anticipating the festive atmosphere. Along with the fluffy dog ​​skillfully crafted from pomelo, and a few ripe persimmons, no Mid-Autumn feast is complete without the mooncake. When the Mid-Autumn Festival arrives, along with the lively drumming, singing, and lanterns, the mooncake remains an indispensable part, completing the feast of the moon festival. Thus, the golden-brown, glossy mooncake with its round, salted egg yolk filling, like the full moon of the eighth lunar month, has always been a staple of the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival feast for many years.

Perhaps no holiday has been influenced by the times as much as the Mid-Autumn Festival. Although the Mid-Autumn Festival now lacks the children setting off firecrackers and carrying lanterns in long processions, the warm, convivial atmosphere of family gatherings from years past still lingers in the crisp autumn air of Hanoi. Now, people have more choices than the rich, sweet, and creamy mooncakes of yesteryear. Today's mooncakes are not only a gift of reunion but also a treat to enjoy with a warm cup of tea. Amidst the abundance of choices, discerning foodies not only seek deliciousness but also look for sophistication and nostalgia in this festive dish. In a mooncake, they expect to feel the skill and dedication of the baker, along with the traditional cooking process that preserves the artisanal traditions of the nation.

Understanding the subtleties of Hanoi's cuisine, the pastry chefs at Fortuna have created mooncakes that, while innovative, still retain a touch of tradition. Each mooncake from Fortuna embodies the simple, authentic flavors of Vietnam, from the fragrant pandan leaves of summer, the sweet and nutty lotus seeds of early autumn, the slightly tart green of green tea, to the chewy taro, mung bean, and red bean paste – all reflecting the delicate essence of Hanoi's autumn. Made with premium ingredients and crafted by Fortuna's artisans, the mooncakes impress with their full-bodied, gentle, and fragrant flavors. Paired with elegant packaging in the main colors of red and gold, Fortuna mooncakes make a meaningful gift for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

From July 26th to September 13th, 2019, Fortuna Hotel Hanoi introduces artisan mooncakes with 6 traditional flavors: lotus seed, fragrant leaf, green tea, taro, red bean, and mung bean. For more details, please visit:https://bit.ly/2SpxtVn

With prices starting from VND 800,000, in addition to traditional mooncake boxes, Fortuna Hotel Hanoi also introduces a special collection of mooncakes perfectly paired with jasmine tea, premium red wine, or Chivas Regal XV whiskey, sure to please customers who appreciate distinction and luxury.

Contact information:

To order a cake, please visit Fortuna Hanoi Hotel at 6B Lang Ha or contact the Food & Beverage Department at 024 3831 3333 – extension 6461 or email: fb2@fortuna.vn

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