Music, performances, food: Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival offers something for everyone

The Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival returns for its 21st edition from Sept 7 to Sept 17, 2024 on Carpenter Street and Ewe Hai Street in downtown Kuching City.

By Ashley Sim

KUCHING, Sept 11: Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival has returned for its 21st edition, running from Sept 7 to Sept 17, 2024, along the historic Carpenter Street and Ewe Hai Street in downtown Kuching City.

The festival, held from 5pm onwards daily, has become a beloved tradition that unites people of all races, cultures, and walks of life in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

What began as a Chinese cultural celebration has transformed into a true intercultural event, reflecting the diverse and harmonious spirit of Kuching.

Red lanterns and colourful banners adorn the historic Harmony Arch, setting the festive tone for the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival 2024.

Visitors explore the bustling street lined with vendors and food stalls at the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival, soaking in the festive atmosphere under rows of glowing lanterns.

While the Mooncake Festival is rooted in Chinese customs, many non-Chinese locals not only attend but actively participate as vendors, performers, and competition participants.

Of course, food is a major highlight of the festival. Visitors can indulge in an array of local delicacies, including mooncakes in various flavours, street food, and unique fusion dishes.

With vendors lining the streets, the aroma of freshly cooked food fills the air, enticing festival-goers at every turn.

The aroma of freshly cooked street food fills the air at the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival.

Elegantly designed snowskin mooncakes and classic baked mooncakes at the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival.

a traditional Chinese orchestra captivates the audience with a performance at the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival.

As the festival runs late into the night, it is advised that attendees wear comfortable attire and shoes to fully enjoy the experience of strolling through the scenic, lantern-lit streets.

Whether you’re there to sample the food, enjoy the performances, or simply soak in the lively atmosphere, the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival offers something for everyone.

As the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival celebrates its 21st edition, it continues to highlight the city’s spirit of inclusivity and cultural harmony, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the warmth and unity of Kuching’s diverse community. — DayakDaily