The traditional culture contained in mooncakes is as follows: The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the important traditional festivals in my country and one of the treasures of Chinese culture.

As the iconic food of the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes are a unique expression of Chinese culture, contain profound cultural connotations, and have important cultural significance.

This article will discuss the cultural significance and modern development of mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival from three aspects: the historical evolution, cultural connotation and modern development of mooncakes.

1. The History of Mooncakes Mooncakes are a traditional pastry used to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The history of mooncakes can be traced back to the Han Dynasty in ancient China, when mooncakes were made to worship the moon.

In ancient times, the moon was believed to represent women, so the shape of mooncakes was mainly round.

By the Tang Dynasty, mooncakes had become an independent snack. In the Book of Songs, it was mentioned that "Mid-Autumn mooncakes can be considered."

By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, mooncakes had become an important food for people to appreciate the moon and were widely spread.

In modern times, the production techniques and varieties of mooncakes have been continuously enriched, and they have become one of the symbols of Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.

2. The cultural connotation of mooncakes Mooncakes are not only a delicacy, but also a manifestation of traditional Chinese culture.

First of all, the production of mooncakes requires many links, involving pastry making, packaging, decoration and other aspects. Many of them are made by hand, which requires a lot of time and energy, which is also a manifestation of labor.

Secondly, mooncakes come in various shapes, such as round, square, plum blossom, etc., and each shape has a different meaning.

For example, round mooncakes symbolize reunion and completeness, family harmony, and the coming together of people; square mooncakes symbolize justice and rules, culture and etiquette, etc.

Finally, mooncakes also contain the emotions and cultural heritage of the Chinese people.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions, and mooncakes are also a symbol of family affection, conveying people's longing and care for their families and loved ones.

3. Modern development of mooncakes With the development of the times, mooncakes are constantly improving and innovating, showing new looks and styles.

In terms of production technology, mooncakes have gradually shifted from traditional hand-making to machine-making, which has greatly improved production efficiency while ensuring quality and reliability.

In terms of taste, mooncakes have expanded from the traditional egg yolk and lotus paste flavors to various novel flavors such as chocolate, milk tea, and fruit.

In addition, the packaging and marketing methods of mooncakes have also been greatly upgraded. High-end gift boxes and exquisite-looking mooncakes have become a current trend.