Mooncake Festival is a beautiful fusion of cultures: Kepayan YB
Published on: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
By: Jonathan Nicholas
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Ewon (second right) and Jannie (second left) trying their hands at Chinese calligraphy.
PENAMPANG: Penampang Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Mooncake Festival is a defining testament to the harmony of a diverse community, said Kapayan Assemblywoman Jannie Lasimbang.
Held at Kepayan Square on Saturday, the celebration attended by over 300 people Jannie said was a beautiful fusion of cultures.
“The Mooncake Festival, known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is steeped in history and symbolism.
“Its origins is ancient China when emperors believed the harvest moon would bless them with abundant harvests
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