THE PENINSULA’S LEGENDARY EGG CUSTARD MOONCAKES TANTALISE THE PALATE INCELEBRATION OF THE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL 2015
The Peninsula Bangkok, 12 August to 27 September 2015
The approachingMid-Autumn Festival signifies the time of year whenThe Peninsula’sbest-selling egg custard mooncakesare presented fresh from the oven to temptthe tastebuds. The Peninsula Bangkok’s traditional egg custard mooncakes will be available for purchase in boxes of eight, priced at THB 650 nett,from 12 August to 27 September 2015.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the four most renownedfestivals in Chinese cultureand is a harvest festival celebrated not only inChina, but all over the world. It is held on the night of the full moon, on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, which normally falls in September or early October on the Western calendar. The Mid-Autumn Festival symbolises three vital elements in Chinese culture: gathering with loved ones, giving thanks for the harvest and praying to the Moon God for longevity and good fortune.
Traditionally offered as gifts, mooncakesare an indispensable delicacy with which to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Theclosely guarded secret recipe of The Peninsula’s egg custard mooncakesoriginated from The Peninsula Hong Kong decades ago and has only ever beendivulgedto sister hotels within the Peninsula family. The Peninsula Bangkok, armed with this priceless recipe and the immense talent of Executive Chinese Chef Jackie Ho and his team, ensures that the authenticity of this tradition continues to transpire in each hand-made mooncake, delighting guests, family and friends with every bite.
This year, The Peninsula Bangkok proudly presents its egg custard mooncakes in boxes of eight with a design inspired by Chinese architecture and wall carvings andstamped with a goldenlogo of Mei Jiang restaurant and The Peninsula Bangkok. The box’sunderstated yet elegant design makes ita perfect gift for family, friendsand clients or evenas a treat for yourself. In addition to the box of eight mooncakes, there is also a limited edition, one-piece box available for purchase.
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A box of eight pieces is priced at THB 650 nett and the limitededition, one-piece box is priced at THB 180 nett. The mooncakesare available from 12 August to 27 September at The Peninsula Boutique, The Peninsula Bangkok.
The Peninsula egg custard mooncakes arealso available for purchase at Peninsula pop-upstores on the ground level of Siam Paragon and The Emquartiershopping malls from 9 to 27 September 2015.
For more information or to pre-order mooncakes, please contact The Peninsula Boutique at +66 (0) 2861 2888 or e-mail .
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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower, The Peninsula Office Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.
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