(Miri, 21st) — The SUPP Lambir Branch Women’s Section today organized the “Mid-Autumn Festival 921 Leicha Gathering and Snow Skin Mooncake Making” event, creating a warm and lively scene that attracted many sisters to gather in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
She said this year’s theme is 'Gathering to Celebrate Mid-Autumn, Leicha Fragrance Filling the Air,' signifying not only celebrating the festival together, but also enhancing the festival atmosphere and the sense of reunion through leicha and mooncake making.
She pointed out that since ancient times, the Mid-Autumn Festival has been a significant day for family reunion, with childhood memories of carrying lanterns, eating mooncakes, and enjoying tea as indispensable traditions. Today, Mid-Autumn still carries the profound meaning of family reunion and cultural inheritance.
To enable everyone to better experience the festivity, a veteran mentor was invited to teach snow skin mooncake making on-site, allowing participants to learn hands-on and enjoy the fun of making their own. At the same time, a leicha demonstration was also arranged, with all sisters dividing responsibilities to prepare ingredients, and share this healthy and delicious traditional dish.
Chai Rui Ling emphasized that this event is not just a traditional festival celebration, but also a great opportunity for everyone to learn, cooperate, and share experiences. Once again, she thanked all the sisters for their dedication and effort, which led to the event’s success.
On behalf of Chairman Kuek Kian Chung, Yu Ji Xiang said in her speech that, although the organization is small in scale, everyone is active during festivals, demonstrating unity and enthusiasm. She especially noted that the Mid-Autumn Festival is a major festival for the Chinese people, and leicha, being a part of Hakka traditional food culture, is also much loved by people of other backgrounds and should continue to flourish.
"Nowadays, many young people don't fully understand the meaning of traditional festivals and often think of them simply as occasions for eating and drinking. In reality, Mid-Autumn, Dragon Boat, Winter Solstice, and Chinese New Year are all key parts of Chinese culture. We must continue this cultural heritage, otherwise the new generation will lose their connection to tradition."
She offered an example: in Singapore, some children, due to a lack of life experience, are afraid to see live chickens and only know the featherless chicken meat or pork cuts at the supermarket. This illustrates how modern convenience is causing the younger generation to move further away from traditional agricultural and food culture.
"Today's event is not only a festival celebration but also carries an educational mission of cultural inheritance."
She emphasized that women’s organizations, as a force in society, have the responsibility to bring traditional culture to children, so they may understand the true meaning of these festivals.
On the day of the event, besides leicha tasting, a special snow skin mooncake making lesson was arranged, allowing participants to experience making traditional Mid-Autumn treats by hand. She encouraged everyone to bring the skills home to surprise their families, and by practicing themselves, to further cherish the wisdom of Chinese culinary culture.
She also expressed gratitude to all members for their teamwork, which ensured the event’s smooth completion, and stated that women demonstrated strong cohesion and organizational ability in driving community cultural activities. "This is not just a festival event, but also a testament to women’s strength."
