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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 29 June 2016

THE HEAT IS ON AT SPRING MOON AS THE KITCHEN PREPARES FOR MOONCAKE SEASON

Online ordering is the convenient way to order Spring Moon’s coveted mini egg custard mooncakes – homemade in The Peninsula’s award-winning kitchen

Spring Moon’s coveted, limited edition, mini egg custard mooncakes will once again be available on The Peninsula Hong Kong’s online ordering platform. Designed to enable customers to conveniently buy Spring Moon’s mini egg custard mooncakes from the comfort of their computer, the online ordering platform will be available for three days from 1 to 3 August 2016 and is set to go live at 8:00 am daily, until stocks last.

The trick in creating Spring Moon’s coveted mooncakes is to get the pastry just right. It should be light and delicate, but strong enough to withstand the baking process. While the exact proportions and nature of the ingredients used for the filling are a closely guarded secret, Spring Moon’s team follows a traditional recipe using rich duck eggs to produce the finest quality mooncakes in both texture and flavour.

Spring Moon’s limited edition, mini egg custard mooncakes will be available exclusively on http://mooncake.peninsula.com for three days from 1 to 3 August 2016 at 8:00 am daily, while stocks last, and a maximum number of 20 boxes will be taken per order. Guests will be able to enjoy the convenience of purchasing Spring Moon’s mooncakes from their personal computer, without even having to leave their seat. The mooncakes will only be sold online. Mooncake vouchers and mooncakes in boxes will be available for collection at Spring Moon, located on the first floor of the hotel, from 18 August to 14 September 2016 and from 25 August to 15 September 2016 respectively.

Each box of Spring Moon’s limited edition mooncakes is priced at HK$ 485, and includes eight individual, homemade, mini egg custard mooncakes. For enquiries, please contact Spring Moon by telephone: +852 2696 6828, by e-mail: [email protected], or visit www.peninsula.com. - more - THE HEAT IS ON AT SPRING MOON AS THE KITCHEN PREPARES FOR MOONCAKE SEASONS – 2

The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 15 September this year, when Hong Kong residents celebrate in family groups and with friends; venturing out to admire the full moon and give thanks to the unity and good fortune that this represents. Mooncakes are served after a meal with tea and eaten throughout this landmark festival.

The mooncake tradition stems from the 14th century Yuan Dynasty myth of General Zhu Yuan Chang, who signalled the start of an uprising by hiding political messages in mooncakes and distributing them to his supporters. General Zhu went on to lead the ensuing riot and founded the Ming Dynasty. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

For further information, please contact:

Ms Winvy Lung Director of Public Relations The Peninsula Hong Kong Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Telephone : +852 2696 6608 Fax : +852 2696 6633 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.peninsula.com

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