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Shamil, a 24-year-old from Russia, is fascinated by Chinese culture and language. He arrived in Jiaxing on March 1 to study at Nanyang Vocational and Technical College, eager to master Chinese. With the Mid-Autumn Festival in full swing, Shamil went to Xincheng to experience the local tradition of mooncake tasting.

At A Mao's Bakery, the aroma of freshly baked meat mooncakes filled the air. Zhou Yijing, the third-generation owner, said that they sell over 10,000 meat mooncakes daily during the festival. Shamil, who usually avoids pork, couldn't resist trying one and found it delicious, praising the harmonious blend of meat and dough.

Next, Shamil sampled the salted egg yolk and red bean paste mooncake from Lujiaqiao Bakery. The savory egg yolk and sweet bean paste created a delightful contrast. Lujiaqiao's manager, Lu Jingjing, noted that while older customers favor traditional flavors, younger consumers are drawn to innovative options like bean paste and salted egg yolk mooncakes.

Shamil went on to taste various flavors of mooncake and appreciate the cultural significance of the treats. He believes that mooncakes, as a symbol of Mid-Autumn Festival, are not mere food but also a means of cultural exchange. The diversity of mooncakes caters to international tastes, making them a beloved tradition worldwide.