Culinary traditions play a vital role during the Mooncake Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated by many Asian cultures. Families gather to enjoy **mooncakes**, a symbol of **reunion** and **prosperity**, which are traditionally filled with lotus seed paste or red bean. The festival emphasizes the importance of family unity, as sharing mooncakes is a way to express love and gratitude. In addition to mooncakes, seasonal fruits such as **pomelos** and **tangerines** are enjoyed as well. The festival's festivities often include **lantern displays** and moon-gazing, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the full moon's beauty.