By Jenna Campbell
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This weekend, Stockport will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of East Asia as a much-loved food festival takes over the town centre. Eat Good West will be bringing the Moon Festival to Merseyway Shopping Centre this weekend in a celebration that promises a full day of ‘food, family fun and cultural celebrations’. The festival will take place on Saturday, 4 October from 9am until 5pm, following a successful debut in the town last year . In Stockport , visitors will be able to enjoy over 35 market stalls selling everything from freshly cooked street food and sweet treats including traditional mooncakes, to handmade crafts and gifts. Stay connected with our City Life newsletter here Families can take part in creative workshops including lantern-making and crafting sessions, while visitors can also try their hand at learning Cantonese. Merseyway will be decorated in the vibrant colours and symbols of the festival and throughout the day live music performances will bring the traditions of East Asia to the heart of the town. For the past two years, Eat Good West has been proudly running the Asian Food Market in Stockport, connecting communities through authentic food and cultural experiences. The Moon Festival builds on this success, in partnership with Merseyway Shopping Centre, to create Stockport’s very own East Asian street food celebration. Victoria Nichol, Merseyway Centre Manager commented: “We’re delighted to be hosting the Moon Festival at Merseyway. “Events like this are a fantastic way to celebrate culture, bring people together and create something truly special at the heart of Stockport. “We can’t wait to see families and visitors enjoying the food, performances and festivities throughout the day.” Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most cherished celebrations across East and Southeast Asia. Celebrated on the full moon of the eighth lunar month, families traditionally reunite, share food and enjoy the beauty of lanterns and cultural performances.
