Mid-Autumn Festival, Kuala Lumpur is celebrated on the 15th of Osmanthumens (8th month of the Chinese calendar). It is celebrated to commemorate the uprising of the 14th century.
The Mid-Autumn festival, Kuala Lumpur is one of the principles events in this Malaysian city. Also known as the 'Moon Cake Festival', Mid-Autumn Festival of Kuala Lumpur is celebrated on the 15th day of Chinese calendar's eighth month.
The Mid-Autumn festival, Kuala Lumpur commemorates the revolt of the 14th century, which was against the Mongols. According to the legends, the revolutionaries used an innovative technique of distribute the plan of this uprising. They hid the plan inside cakes and distributed it among the compatriots. As a result, 'Moon Cakes' of different shapes and sizes
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are baked during this occasion to commemorate the aforesaid incident. Mid-Autumn festivities in Kuala Lumpur call for a lot of excitement and merriment. During this time, the people of Kuala Lumpur, irrespective of their caste and creed, join hands and celebrate the spirit of brotherhood. This event in Kuala Lumpur is also marked with a lot of festivities. Lantern processions are organized throughout the city during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Public parks, city squares and market places are decorated with beautiful embellishments. Lights of various colors and hues are used to decorate the city. During this occasion, the people of Kuala Lumpur also prepare special dishes and distribute it among the family and friends.
Visiting Kuala Lumpur during the Mid-Autumn Festival is mostly preferred by the tourists. It helps the tourists to learn more about the customs and traditions prevalent in this Malaysian city.
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