Mooncakes - an ancient tradition with a new look

Steve Hou and Lucy Lu with some of their mooncakes at SweetLu

Steve Hou and Lucy Lu with some of their mooncakes at SweetLu Source: Supplied / Supplied

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One of the biggest festivals in the Chinese calendar is underway. The Mid-autumn or Moon festival is celebrated by giving gifts of moon cakes - and they're flying off the shelves.

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