In 1280 AD, the Mongolians destroyed
the Song Dynasty and controlled China during the Yuan Dynasty
(1280AD -1368 AD). Under Mongolian rule, Chinese people were
oppressed, persecuted and treated like slaves. Finally, the Chinese
had enough and planned a revolution to be held during the August
Moon Festival in 1368.
Because Mongolians dont eat mooncakes, the Chinese planned to
overthrow the Mongolians by sending secret messages in mooncakes.
Chinese bakers were told to send mooncakes to all Chinese
households with the message to execute all Mongolians after the
August Moon family gathering. Chinese families were instructed to
not to eat the mooncakes until the 15th of the 8th lunar
moon.
