Hainan mooncakes, with a crisp outer skin, have a satisfying heft, while delicate Malaysian Su Yam Pia evoke deep memories. Different shapes, but the same sweetness.

In Hainan, it’s not a banquet without a chicken dinner. In Malaysia, Stir-Fried Pineapple Pork Skin represents a land overflowing with gold, and symbolizes the hard work of the people of Southeast Asia. Different dinners, but the same joy.

Lantern parades and Lantern Riddles are common Mid-Autumn Festival traditions in both Hainan and Malaysia. The same bright lights, and the same good wishes.

A volleyball sails through a shaft of moonlight on a countryside court in Hainan, while the sonorous 24 Festive Drums resound across Southeast Asia. Different moves, but the same excitement.