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Taiwan’s Festival Cuisine

whole family to admire the full moon together. An indispensable delicacy is the mooncake, a
sweet dessert round-shaped like the moon as it appears in the sky. The Mid-Autumn Festival

is the most poetic among the traditional festivals. Bards have written many poems about the
appearance of the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Most Taiwanese can recite the

more famous of these works. This poetic quality makes the cultural legacy of Taiwanese
during the Mid-Autumn Festival not merely mooncakes, but also an aesthetic of life.
The charm of Taiwan’s festivals derives from their savory foods and intrinsic

significance. Through the festivals and foods of different seasons, people engage in dialogue
with nature, ancestors, and family. This reflects the Taiwanese people's appreciation and
respect for the natural environment, affection for their families, and aspirations for a good

life.

生詞 Vocabulary

1. 節慶 jiéqìng N festival, holiday

2. 團聚 tuánjù V reunite, hold a reunion

3. 過年 guònián V celebrate the Lunar New Year

sumptuous food prepared for
4. 年菜 niáncài N celebrating the Lunar New
Year

5. 吉祥 jíxiáng Vs lucky, auspicious, propitious

6. 同音字 tóngyīnzì N homophone

7. 道 dào M course/dish (of a meal)

8. 美味 měiwèi Vs delicious, tasty

9. 具有 jùyǒu V have, possess

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