Cover Introducing The Ties That Bind collection, a mooncake series by Canton Road
Introducing The Ties That Bind collection, a mooncake series by Canton Road
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Invite prosperity and unity for the year ahead with these indulgent mooncakes from Canton Road, available solo, in boxes, or even in luxurious hampers perfect for gifting
The annual Mid-Autumn Festival is dawning upon us, falling on September 29, 2023. The auspicious holiday is thought to be the evening when the moon is at its brightest and roundest, symbolising good fortune and unity. Central to this celebration is the ever-indulgent mooncake—shared with loved ones, it is an invitation to reflect in gratitude while strengthening familial bonds and attracting prosperity for the year ahead.
In anticipation of the time-honoured celebration, Canton Road at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila has prepared a collection of decadent mooncakes perfect for gifting, The Ties That Bind. Order them solo, in stylish boxes, or even in elaborate hampers replete with sweet confectionaries and wine.
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Pineapple and walnuts
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Those after a fruity, nutty fix will surely enjoy the pineapple and walnuts mooncake. Meanwhile, timeless treats like the white lotus with salted egg yolk or mixed nuts mooncakes are surefire favourites. Delve into bites of deep umami and tuck into the red bean and pine nuts mooncake, or try out the black sesame with salted egg yolk mooncake for an even richer delicacy. Last but not least, the jasmine tea mooncake offers a floral, delicate contrast to the sumptuous lineup. Each of these six flavours is available in miniature and regular sizes.
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Above Cheongsam box of six (mini)
Cheongsam box of six (mini)
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Above Boxes of four
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Boxes of four
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Mix and match your selected mooncakes in boxes of two or four, or go the extra mile with Canton Road’s stylish boxes in auspicious colours of red and gold. Truly designed to impress, the cheongsam box of six mini cakes makes a meaningful reference to the traditional Chinese gown. With an elegant curved design, the premium moon box of four opens up to reveal four pull-out drawers and a surprise musical feat.
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Premium hamper
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For an even more memorable present, look no further than Canton Road‘s mooncake hampers. In addition to six mini mooncakes, the classic hamper also includes mini pineapple pies, caramel treats, chocolate truffles, spicy cashew nuts, spicy minced US beef with mushroom, plus a bottle of Renmano Chairman Cabernet Sauvignon. The premium hamper, undoubtedly the most luxurious offering in the collection, also features six mini mooncakes, mini pineapple pies, caramel treats, and spicy cashew nuts, elevating it further with red bean pine nuts puff, vegetarian XO sauce, milk chocolate bar feuilletine, and Hennessy V.S. cognac.
The Ties That Bind collection is available through Canton Road at Shangri-La the Fort, Manila from August 8 to September 29, 2023. For orders and enquiries, email cantonroad@shangri-la.com or message +63 917 536 3287 (+63 91 SLFM EATS).
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