Commentary As I stood in a Chinese supermarket in Toronto, Canada, gazing upon the beautifully arranged mooncakes (月餅), I found myself transported to a poignant memory—my last Mid-Autumn Festival in 2020, spent in Hong Kong during a politically tumultuous period, a mere three months after the enactment of the National Security Law. The mooncakes on those shelves appeared to encapsulate the very essence of the festival, evoking a history of resilience and the compelling power of unity. This was particularly poignant when considering the historical struggles of the Chinese people against the Yuan Dynasty. In that tranquil aisle of the supermarket, I embarked on a mental journey—a voyage through time, a quest to comprehend better the remarkable tale of Zhu Yuanzhang (朱元璋), the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He was believed to have employed mooncakes to foment resistance against the oppressive Yuan Dynasty. However, it’s important to note a precaution: some view Zhu Yuanzhang’s story as folklore or urban legend, not necessarily historical fact....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/the-resilience-of-a-city-hong-kongs-fight-for-freedom-and-the-mid-autumn-festival-5499293