During the Mid-Autumn Festival, we all enjoy mooncakes.
But do you know why mooncakes became such a symbol of this holiday?
Long ago in the Yuan Dynasty, life was hard under Mongol rule. Heavy taxes and endless labor made people miserable. Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to fight back, and his advisor Liu Bowen had a clever plan: hide secret notes inside mooncakes.
The notes read:
“On the night of the fifteenth of the eighth month, rise with the army!”
Because sharing mooncakes was so common, the plan spread quickly. On Mid-Autumn night, with the full moon shining bright, the people and the rebels rose together, surprising the Yuan soldiers. This uprising helped Zhu Yuanzhang on his path to founding the Ming Dynasty.
From then on, mooncakes symbolized not just reunion, but also wisdom, courage, and unity.--This story is from 《中國童話8 八月的故事》
📖 From History to Picture Book
For children, this story may feel distant. That’s why the picture book “Bronk: The Mysterious Note Inside the Mooncake” brings it to life in a playful way.
Imagine opening a mooncake during the festival and finding a note inside:
👉 “Let’s celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival—eat mooncakes, admire the moon, and enjoy pomelos!”
Through Bronk’s story, kids can discover the fun, tradition, and meaning behind this special holiday.
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