The round shape of traditional mooncakes is both an ode to the shape of the moon and a symbol of unity and wholeness. Many family traditions call for slicing a single cake into eight wedges and sharing the mooncake amongst the family members, again as an act of togetherness.
Traditional mooncakes have a golden, glossy, thin, soft crust with a delicate pattern. Its taste is a combination of sweet, fragrant, slightly salty, and delicious.