{"id":464849,"date":"2025-10-01T04:33:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/464849\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T04:33:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:33:23","slug":"stockport-to-host-huge-food-festival-as-much-loved-event-makes-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/464849\/","title":{"rendered":"Stockport to host huge food festival as much-loved event makes return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Visitors will be able to enjoy over 35 market stalls selling everything from freshly cooked street food to traditional mooncakes<\/p>\n<p>14:25, 30 Sep 2025Updated 16:14, 30 Sep 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2_Moon-festival.jpg\" alt=\"Moon festival at Stockport\u2019s Merseyway Shopping Centre.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Moon festival at Stockport\u2019s Merseyway Shopping Centre.(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Eat Good West will be bringing the Moon Festival to Merseyway Shopping Centre this weekend in a celebration that promises a full day of &#8216;food, family fun and cultural celebrations&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The festival will take place on Saturday, 4 October from 9am until 5pm, following a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/arts-culture-news\/gallery\/manchester-moon-festival-comes-stockport-27730758\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">successful debut in the town last year<\/a>. The 2024 event was of a similar style but was organised by a different organisation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">In <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/stockport\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Stockport<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Stay connected with our City Life newsletter <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=d1c9a1cf-d773-47a3-b51a-f456316221bc&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"hereLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Families can take part in creative workshops including lantern-making and crafting sessions, while visitors can also try their hand at learning Cantonese.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_Moon-festival.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Chinese Lanterns formed a key part of the celebration(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">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.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759293202_976_1_Moon-festival.jpg\" alt=\"Street food stalls also offered a choice of snacks and meals\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Street food stalls also offered a choice of snacks and meals(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The Moon Festival builds on this success, in partnership with Merseyway Shopping Centre, to create Stockport\u2019s very own East Asian street food celebration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Victoria Nichol, Merseyway Centre Manager commented: &#8220;We\u2019re delighted to be hosting the Moon Festival at Merseyway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;Events like this are a fantastic way to celebrate culture, bring people together and create something truly special at the heart of Stockport.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759293203_756_2_Moon-festival.jpg\" alt=\"Moon festival at Stockport\u2019s Merseyway Shopping Centre.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Moon festival at Stockport\u2019s Merseyway Shopping Centre.(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;We can\u2019t wait to see families and visitors enjoying the food, performances and festivities throughout the day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most cherished celebrations across East and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Celebrated on the full moon of the eighth lunar month, families traditionally reunite, share food and enjoy the beauty of lanterns and cultural performances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Visitors will be able to enjoy over 35 market stalls selling everything from freshly cooked street food 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