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Where Dice Fall, Joy Gathers: Xiamen Zhonghe Trading’s Mid-Autumn Mooncake Dice Game

2025-09-30

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the autumn breeze in Xiamen carries a hint of chill and the flavor of the holiday. For the people of southern Fujian, the festival is inseparable from the crisp sound of dice—an essential ritual of the traditional mooncake dice game.

DSCF4402Yesterday afternoon, Xiamen Zhonghe Trading’s office welcomed its own Mid-Autumn dice game celebration. Familiar workstations, conference tables, the usual large bowls, and six dice—all became special on this day.DSCF4429

The crisp clatter of dice broke the usual quiet. The most exciting moment, the “Champion with Golden Flower” (Zhuangyuan Chajin Hua), soon appeared—four red “4”s and two “1”s rolled together. Cheers erupted instantly across the office, applause and laughter surged like waves, igniting everyone’s enthusiasm. Colleagues joked with one another, their faces full of festive joy.DSCF4430Some were incredibly lucky, repeatedly rolling Double Raise or Three Reds; others were tense yet hopeful, each throw a gamble of fortune. Every corner of the office was filled with laughter, the familiar workspace illuminated by the lively atmosphere of the dice game.DSCF4438This year’s prizes were thoughtful and practical: rice cookers, bedding sets, double hotpots, body wash, shampoo, storage boxes, and more. Whenever someone won a prize, colleagues would jokingly express envy and tease each other, laughter ringing out repeatedly. As all the prizes were claimed, each participant left with a cherished gift, their faces reflecting contentment and warmth.DSCF4455In southern Fujian, especially Xiamen, the mooncake dice game is a symbol of reunion and warmth. Some remarked, “Playing the dice game at work feels like gathering with family at home,” and “The familiar office came alive with this game, adding a festive touch to the busy workdays.”

By evening, as the sun set, the sound of dice quieted, but the laughter lingered. May this festive warmth accompany every colleague, and may every gathering be as joyful and heartwarming as this Mid-Autumn dice game.

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