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Event location: 27 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011

Sweet Vietnamese Mooncakes: A Mid-Autumn Tradition Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by learning how to make Bánh Trung Thu, one of Vietnam's most cherished festive treats. In this hands-on workshop, you'll create beautiful mooncakes with a selection of traditional sweet fillings: � Coconut � Taro � Mung Bean � Surprised-ingredient You'll learn the techniques for preparing fillings, shaping mooncakes, and creating the intricate patterns that make these treats so special. Along the way, we'll explore the cultural traditions and stories behind the Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration of family, reunion, and sharing. Whether you're continuing a family tradition or discovering mooncakes for the first time, this workshop offers a fun and welcoming opportunity to learn a new skill and take home your own handcrafted mooncakes. What you'll get ✔ Hands-on mooncake-making experience ✔ Recipes to take home ✔ Your own handcrafted mooncakes ✔ Insights into Vietnamese Mid-Autumn traditions Facilitator This workshop is facilitated by Yung Nguyen from I Love Vietfood, in partnership with Viet Hub NZ and Te Mako Naenae Community Centre. Our Sponsorship Hutt City Council EzyRemit Saigon Xin Chao Supporting Community Through Food Your koha for our facilitator and supports Viet Hub NZ's community initiatives, including free community meals, cultural activities, and educational programmes. Join us and celebrate the sweetness of tradition, creativity, and community.

PLease book here:  https://events.humanitix.com/sweet-vietnamese-mooncakes-workshop-at-te-mako

When

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday 26 September 2026

Where

Hillary Court, Naenae

Lower Hutt 5011
New Zealand
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