The Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival (KIMF) is a food based event to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival, the festival has been gaining popularity among locals and tourist at it is fast becoming a landmark event in Kuching.
During this festival, Kuching’s very own China Town will be turned into a pedestarian street at night, with thousands coming to enjoy cultural performances as well as street food.
Previous editions of the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival
The event is held annually, but it was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The dates below are the ones we noted.
- 2016: 09 – 15 September
- 2017: 28 – 04 October
- 2018: 17 – 24 September
- 2019: 06 – 13 September
- 2022: 01 – 10 September
- 2023: 20 – 29 September
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What to expect during the Kuching Mooncake festival
It will be held from 5.00 pm to 11pm along Carpenter Street and Ewe Hai street in Downtown Kuching.
The event brings together participants from all races, cultures and walks of life to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Despite being a Chinese related celebrations, many non-Chinese locals not only join in as audiences and patrons, but as vendors and competition participants.
Aside from featuring Chinese cultural performances and traditions, the festival also features food, music and cultural performances along a lantern-lit scenic street, which is one of Kuching’s oldest streets.
With that said, expect a lot of food, cultural performances and music during this festival.
It’s highly advised you wear something comfortable when you go to the festival.
Where is the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival
As mentioned above, the Intercultural Mooncake Festival is held at Carpenter Street, which is one of Kuching’s oldest street.
You can go there by checking out the map below.
Hotels near Kuching Mooncake Festival site
The nearest hotels near the the festival grounds are the Waterfront Hotel and The Ranee Boutique Suites Kuching.
However, if you need other options, the ones below are highly recommended as well, and are within walking distance from the museums.
- Merdeka Palace Hotel and Suites (5 Star hotel, 5 minutes to the festival)
- Borneo Hotel (Basic hotel located about 5 minutes walk from the museum)
- Fata Garden Hotel (Basic hotel about 5 in front of Reservoir park)
- QuiickCat (Hostel like accommodation, 2 minutes to the museum)
Alternatively, you can also check out our hotel listing of thousands of hotels in Kuching in our hotel listing page.
