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The BURO Guide to the Best Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival 2025

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25.09.2025

By Buro Malaysia

TEXT BY: STEPHANIE WONG & AMANDA FUNG | IMAGES: COURTESY OF SHANGRI-LA KUALA LUMPUR, @TROVEMY/INSTAGRAM & A.CROSS CREATIONS
The BURO Guide to the Best Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival 2025

Here are our top picks of mooncakes and festive sets to take home or gift this Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.

Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, with celebrations falling on 6 October this year. As families gather under the full moon, mooncakes once again take centre stage as symbols of reunion, tradition, and joy. Across the Klang Valley, hotels and restaurants are unveiling their annual collections, ranging from timeless baked classics to inventive snow skin flavours and even chocolate reinterpretations. Whether you’re looking to gift loved ones or indulge in something special yourself, here’s our guide to the best mooncakes to take home this Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.  

Note: This article will continue to be updated.

 

W KUALA LUMPUR

W Kuala Lumpur reimagines tradition with Celestial Rhapsody, an avant-garde collection that fuses futuristic design, luxe metallic finishes, and musical artistry into a multi-sensory experience. The Remix Box lets you curate a personalised four-piece set from eight flavours, including pure lotus with double yolks, Shanghai pandan lotus with single yolk, and chocolate lotus with sea salt. You can choose between the Lunar Blue or Rhapsody Rose variation to suit your taste. This exclusive collaboration with JBL doubles as a retro-inspired radio that plays your favourite tunes.

Meanwhile, the Mixology Kit combines handcrafted mooncakes with a mini bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut and cocktail tools, perfect for festive toasts. Single mooncakes are also available à la carte for those who prefer something simple.

Prices: 

  • Celestial Rhapsody Remix Box: RM298+
  • JBL Remix Box: RM448+
  • Celestial Rhapsody Mixology Kit: RM468+
  • A La Carte: From RM42.40 per piece

Availability: Purchase online or at W Kuala Lumpur’s mooncake booth on Level 8 from now until 6 October 2025

Contact: Call +6012 326 7488 

 

SHANGRI-LA KUALA LUMPUR

Curated by Chinese Executive Chef Keith Yeap, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s mooncake gift sets take inspiration from the peony flower, an emblem of prosperity and enduring bonds. The Imperial Lunar Luxe and Celestial Grace gift sets feature four and eight classic or premium baked mooncakes, including signatures such as lotus seed paste with double yolk and red bean paste infused with 40-year-old dried tangerine peel. For those with a sweet tooth, the Moonlit Bloom and Blossoms sets come with eight petite mooncakes in decadent flavours like toffee butterscotch, custard lava, mixed berries and black sesame with Nutella.

To mark the hotel’s 40th anniversary, the Decade of Harmony set debuts exclusive creations such as XO sauce mung bean and white lotus seed paste with yolk and rose. Durian lovers will find their match in the Celestial Gold Musang King Treasure set, which highlights eight snow skin mooncakes spotlighting the king of fruits.

Prices: 

  • Imperial Lunar Luxe Gift Set: From RM180
  • Celestial Grace Gift Set: RM538
  • Moonlit Bloom Gift Set: RM338
  • Decade of Harmony Gift Set: RM338
  • Blossom Gift Set: RM318
  • Celestial Gold Musang King Treasure Set: RM528

Availability: Purchase online from now until 6 October 2025

Contact: Call +603 4065 2111 | Email [email protected] 

 

TEXTURE PATISSERIE X FIFTY TALES

What happens when pastry chefs join forces with a modern Chinese restaurant for the Mid-Autumn Festival? Well, this. The dessert maestros at Texture Patisserie and noodle experts at Fifty Tales have come together to present their own set of baked mooncakes for the season. This set is a celebration of the flavours that define not only the celebration but also the cuisine we all grew up loving. They include osmanthus, calamansie, tie guan yin, red bean goji berry, mixed nuts, and hor ka sai

Price: RM160

Availability: Purchase online or in-store at Texture or Fifty Tales. 

Contact: Send a DM to Fifty Tales on Instagram or call Texture at +6012 710 7690

 

ORGELATO

 

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Add a little Italian charm to your Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 celebrations with some gelato mooncakes, courtesy of OrGelato. This Mont Kiara gelateria is adding its own twist to the season with its four snowskin mooncakes, filled with none other than its own gelato flavours. In the box, you’ll find four mooncakes, each with its own distinct flavour. They are: pistachio mango, hojicha lemon, oolong strawberry, and chrysanthemum lychee. 

Price: RM118

Availability: Purchase online

Contact: Call +603 3005 2883

 

A.CROSS CREATIONS

The gifting experts are back with yet another round of its stunning creations and for this Mid-Autumn Festival 2025, it’s presenting not one, but two collections for you to choose from. First, the Kismet set is dedicated to the Jade Rabbit with some added love, playfulness, and sparkle. The box contains four baked mooncakes (lotus paste with single yolk, mixed nuts, matcha red bean with mochi, and black sesame with mochi), a DIY lantern kit, and a festive paper bag. 

The second set, titled Nyonya Rose, pays homage to the bright flavours of Peranakan cuisine. A reflection of the elegant culture, the box features related motifs, rose porcelain patterns, and ornate bronze knobs. Each one contains, four mooncakes in the same flavours as Kismet, as well as one DIY lantern kit and a matching paper bag. 

Prices: 

  • Kismet: RM240
  • Nyonya Rose: RM220

Availability: Purchase online

 

JADE PAVILION 

Inspired by nature’s quiet beauty and the warmth of shared moments, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur and Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur have unveiled a mooncake collection that balances modern elegance and cultural reverence. At its centre is Celestial Phoenix, a sustainable masterpiece adorned with a bamboo-inspired finish and phoenix motif that symbolises renewal, harmony, and transformation.

Returning favourites complete the collection. Joyous Blossoms bloom with vibrant florals that honour reunion, Moonlit Majesty reflects the serene glow of the full moon, while Garden of Treasures celebrates the season’s simple pleasures. Each signature box is accompanied by four mini boxes, each holding a medium-sized baked mooncake, making it a thoughtful gift to share.

Prices:

  • Celestial Phoenix: RM198 nett
  • Joyous Blossoms: RM168 nett
  • Moonlit Majesty: RM168 nett
  • Garden of Treasures: RM138 nett

Availability: Purchase online from now until 6 October 2025

Contact: WhatsApp +6010 397 7833 

 

THE ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR

This year, the House of Astor is paying homage to the beauty of moonlit reunions and gifting. The Classic and Luxury Mooncake Trunks mirror the changing hues of the evening sky, while cherished favourites—the Swarovski Super Mooncake Trunk, Tea Trunk, and Butler Bear Mooncake Trunk—make their anticipated return. Taking centre stage is the Signature Trunk, adorned with 307 Silk Shimmer Swarovski crystals, crafted as the statement piece of the season. Available in pink, purple, blue, or green, each trunk can also be paired with The Macallan Rare Cask for an elevated experience.

Inside, bespoke compartments cradle the handcrafted mooncakes, alongside the much-loved Da Hong Pao tea canister, once again graced with expressive artwork by Puan Sri Sharon Chua. New this year is the Traveller’s Choice, a thoughtful set that presents a single mooncake with a signature Chinese teacup.

Price: From RM338 per trunk

Availability: Purchase online or visit The Drawing Room at the hotel lobby

Contact: Call +603 2727 6696 | WhatsApp +6012 280 1303 | Email [email protected] 

 

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, KUALA LUMPUR

Lai Po Heen at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has put together a mooncake selection designed to impress. Classic baked favourites range from pandan paste with single egg yolk and pumpkin with melon seed, to contemporary creations like Dubai chocolate and mango–passion fruit rice crispy dark chocolate. For snow skin lovers, inventive pairings include black sesame with dried fruits and pandan lotus paste, as well as milky pecan nuts with white lotus paste. Beautifully packaged in sets of two, four, or six, these mooncakes are perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Prices: 

  • Individual mooncakes: RM45 nett per piece
  • Set of three: RM120 nett
  • Set of six: RM238 nett 

Availability: Purchase online from now until 6 October 2025

Contact: Call +603 2380 8888 | Email [email protected] or [email protected] 

 

ROKU GIN X TRISHA TOH X THE ICE CREAM BAR

Roku Gin has partnered with creative director Trisha Toh and artisanal dessert brand The Ice Cream Bar to craft two festive ice cream mooncakes infused with Roku’s signature botanicals. The cherry blossom matcha mooncake layers Roku Gin–infused matcha ice cream with cherry jam and matcha sponge, all encased in chocolate. Meanwhile, the gin white peach oolong mooncake pairs delicate peach oolong ice cream with gin, also wrapped in a chocolate shell.

Each set comes in a hexagon-shaped box, reflecting Roku Gin’s six botanicals, with four collectible designs inspired by the seasons: sakura (spring), green tea (summer), sansho (autumn), and yuzu (winter). Designed by Trisha, the packaging blends Japanese minimalism with gold-foiled moon motifs, making it a memento that lingers well past the festivities. 

Price: RM230 per box

Availability: Purchase online or visit The Ice Cream Bar outlets at One Utama, Seapark, Puchong, and Desa Sri Hartamas

 

HILTON KUALA LUMPUR

Crafted by Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s award-winning Chynna culinary team, the Emerald Eclipse collection showcases eight mooncakes in a medley of baked and snow skin varieties. Classics like lotus paste are reimagined alongside exquisite snow skin creations, including Emerald Moon (black sesame ganache with almonds and peanuts), Ember Jade (pandan lotus paste with sambal), and Flower Drum (lotus paste with custard egg yolk). The collection is available in four thoughtfully curated selections: Traditional Baked, Artisanal Snow Skin, Best of Both Worlds, and Heavenly Gold made with pure Musang King durian. 

Prices: 

  • Traditional Baked: RM338 nett per set
  • Artisanal Snow Skin: RM368 nett per set
  • Best of Both Worlds: RM368 nett per set
  • Heavenly Gold: RM528 nett per set

Availability: Purchase online

Contact: Call +603 2264 2264

 

SOFITEL KUALA LUMPUR DAMANSARA

Echoing Sofitel Kuala Lumpur’s whimsical charm, the Symphony of the Moon collection boasts two enchanting box sets. The Golden Yue Premium box captivates in lavender and gold, featuring a 360° rotating core that reveals mooncakes like hidden treasures in a celestial dance. Meanwhile, the Moonlight Duet Classic blends dual-toned pastels with intricate floral cut-outs—a poetic nod to harmony and unity. Inside, you’ll find a delectable mix of baked classics such as pure white lotus, red bean, and salted egg yolk, alongside snow skin delights like Musang King durian and hibiscus strawberry cream cheese.

Prices:

  • Golden Yue Premium Box: From RM268+ 
  • Moonlight Duet Classic Box: From RM178+

Contact: Call or WhatsApp +6017 511 7725 | Email [email protected] 

 

TROVE X KITCHEN CONFIDANTE X CHASING SCENTS

Beauty and fragrance collective Trove has teamed up with Kitchen Confidante and Chasing Scents to bring you a mooncake set that sits at the crossroads of flavour and fragrance. Within the box are four mooncakes, each developed based on a floral-based flavour. They are: rose, oolong, jasmine, and osmanthus. Accompanying the quartet is a travel-sized bottle of Bitter Melon Lemon Tea, one of Chasing Scents’ latest releases. 

Price: RM250

Availability: Purchase in-stores or online.

 

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre welcomes the festive season with the return of its Moonlit Memento 2.0 collection at Sichuan Kitchen. This year’s edition puts a lighter, health-conscious spin on the traditional delicacy while preserving a nostalgic charm inspired by vintage tin boxes. The lineup features halal-certified mooncakes with reduced sugar, along with two new creations: matcha omochi and pure lotus single yolk.

Housed in a vintage-style tin, the packaging doubles as a keepsake, adorned with Sichuan Kitchen’s signature Biàn Liàn motif—a tribute to the art of face-changing in Sichuan opera. Beyond its intricate details, the tin is designed for versatile use, making it both practical and meaningful.

Price: RM168 nett per set

Contact: Website | Call +603 2706 9099 |  WhatsApp +6012 2665 987 | Email [email protected] 

 

NOBU KUALA LUMPUR

Bring a touch of Nobu’s signature flair to your Mid-Autumn Festival with its limited edition Mooncake Trio. Inspired by Japanese precision, Peruvian vibrance, and Malaysian heritage, these creations embody Nobu’s culinary philosophy—innovative, refined, and deeply rooted in culture. Housed in a sleek, reusable gift box embossed with the Nobu emblem, each set features three unique flavour combinations: shiso lotus paste, pandan paste miso yolk, and Aji Amarillo lotus paste, infused with the distinct heat and sweetness of Peruvian chilli.

Price: RM198 nett per set

Availability: Purchase from now until 30 September 2025

Contact: WhatsApp +6019 389 5085 | Email [email protected] 

 

THE LINE KITCHEN

 

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The Line Kitchen has returned with its ever-popular mooncakes! As usual, its offerings include both baked and snowskin mooncakes and this year’s menu is introducing two new flavours: Dubai pistachio kunafa and strawberry matcha! Other signature flavours are also on the roster, including the blue pea flower and gula Melaka pandan coconut! To get a selection of both baked and snowskin mooncakes, order the festive drawer box, which includes a complete set with one of each flavour. 

Availability: Purchase or pre-order via WhatsApp

Contact: WhatsApp +6019 700 9395

 

LACHÈR PATISSERIE

Lachèr Patisserie never misses when it comes to festive offerings and its Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 set is no exception. It’s got both snowskin and baked mooncakes in the collection, as well as a massive King’s Pie that will fit right into any group dinners. In the snowskin category, we have eight different flavours, including raspberry, lychee strawberry, and yuzu mango. The baked mooncakes also come in eight flavours, such as genmaicha, dark chocolate nougat, and black sesame caramel peanut. For your larger celebrations that deserve something a little extra special, top up your mooncake stash with the Mid Autumn King’s Pie. This one-of-a-kind festive treat is as flaky as can be with a delightful orange poppyseed filling. 

Prices:

  • Snowskin mooncakes: RM230
  • Baked mooncakes: RM210
  • Mid-Autumn King’s Pie: RM185

Availability: Purchase online

 

IMPERIAL LEXIS KUALA LUMPUR

As the full moon draws near, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur brings forth Lunar Reverie, a premium mooncake set celebrating tradition, family bonds, and celestial wonder. Displayed in a bespoke box, the collection features four distinctive flavours: white lotus with single yolk, momoyama green tea with red bean coconut, jade custard, and citrus red bean. Each creation is carefully crafted to honour heritage while appealing to modern palates, offering the best of both worlds.

Price: RM280 nett per set

Contact: Email [email protected] | WhatsApp +6010 784 0176

 

VENCHI

Chocolate aficionados, rejoice! This Mid-Autumn Festival, Venchi introduces Fase Lunare—a celestial-inspired collection that captures the beauty of the moon’s shifting phases. The range features gift boxes in round, octagonal, and tiered silhouettes, each brimming with artisanal chocolate mooncakes and pralines. Highlights include Honey & Walnut, Tea & Biscuits, and Extra Dark Nibs.

Prices: From RM108 per set 

Availability: Purchase online or visit Venchi stores

Contact: WhatsApp +6012 701 8784

 

CONCORDE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur presents Mid-Autumn Harmony, a mooncake collection crafted to bring finesse to your festivities. Available in two lacquer gift sets—The Elegant Four and Four Seasons Bloom—each box features a high-gloss finish adorned with delicate floral motifs. Beyond the season, they double as stylish keepsakes for jewellery, accessories, or treasured mementos.

Price: From RM160 nett per set

Contact: Call or WhatsApp +6012 399 5021 | Email [email protected] 

 

DORSETT GRAND SUBANG 

Housed in a striking red, suitcase-inspired mini bag, Dorsett Grand Subang’s mooncake sets each hold four delicacies and are offered in two series to suit every palate. The Marble Snow Skin series stuns with its vibrant hues and inventive pairings, from the floral Dorsett Signature Blue with organic blue pea flower and single yolk to the coffee mocha with seed melon. On the other hand, the Classic Favourites series brings baked variations to the table, including white lotus paste with double yolk, pandan lotus with single yolk, and six coarse grains paste.

Prices: From RM43 per piece

Contact: Call +603 5031 6060 | Email [email protected] 

 

THE WESTIN KUALA LUMPUR

The Westin Kuala Lumpur unveils The Moonkeeper’s Trove, a collection that bridges heritage and contemporary flair. Encased in an elegantly crafted wooden box embossed with a moon gate motif, the set houses four mooncakes: pure lotus single yolk, red bean, pandan lotus salted mung bean single yolk, and osmanthus oolong. A fifth mixed nuts mooncake, rich with seeds and crunchy textures, may be swapped in at an additional cost. 

Prices: RM188 nett per set

Availability: Purchase online or visit The Living Room from now until 6 October 2025. They are also available at One Utama Mid-Autumn Festival booths from 24 September to 6 October 2025.

Contact: Call +603 2773 8495 | WhatsApp +6012 305 2973 | Email [email protected] 

 

OVERSEA RESTAURANT 

Oversea Group continues its Mid-Autumn legacy with recipes perfected since the 1980s. Classics such as white lotus, pandan with melon kernel seeds, and assorted fruits & nuts return in single, double, and even four-yolk varieties, alongside less-sweet options. Debuting this year is the Momoyama series, inspired by Japanese wagashi. Our top picks include chocolate lava, matcha red bean mochi, yam sesame, and a mooncake filled with popping candy.

For gifting, choose either the Moonlit Elegance set that comes with four baked mooncakes in a beautifully curated box, or the Aurora Snowy Mooncake set that brings together six snow skin mooncakes paired with a complimentary insulated bag to keep them perfectly chilled.  

Prices: 

  • Individual mooncakes: From RM24.80 per piece
  • Moonlit Elegance Gift Set: RM238 
  • Aurora Snowy Mooncake Gift Set: RM88 

Availability: Purchase online or visit any Oversea outlets from now until 6 October 2025

Contact: Website | WhatsApp +6010 303 001

 

LE MÉRIDIEN KUALA LUMPUR

To mark the end of the harvest period, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur unveils A Timeless Collection, ​​ a series of mooncake gift sets inspired by the glamour of travel. Each set is presented in a jewellery box–inspired case finished in midnight blue with golden accents, complete with a bespoke travel tag.

Inside are four handcrafted mooncakes, offered in both classic baked and snow skin varieties, with the choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic infusions. Standouts include the signature Opal Agate Illy (espresso, hazelnut lotus paste, and caramel), the Citrine Golden Mango (mango, cream cheese, lotus paste, and mango confit), and the La Vie Rosé Quartz infused with tequila, rose petals, and lime. 

Prices:

  • Individual mooncakes: RM28 nett per piece
  • Classic baked mooncakes: RM270 nett per set
  • Snow skin mooncakes (non-alcoholic): RM318 nett per set
  • Snow skin mooncakes (alcoholic): RM358 nett per set

Availability: To purchase, visit Latitude 03 in the hotel lobby from now until 6 October 2025

Contact: WhatsApp +6012 602 1367 | Email [email protected] 

 

CROWNE PLAZA KUALA LUMPUR

Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre ushers in this Mid-Autumn Festival with the return of its Moonlit Treasures collection for a second year. This season’s premium gift box takes cues from vintage travel trunks, heirloom jewel cases, and timeless handbags, reimagined with refined finishes and intricate details that balance nostalgia with modern sophistication. You’ll discover four baked mooncakes inside—white lotus paste, Golden Jade pandan, black sesame bamboo charcoal single yolk, and Shanghai single yolk—curated to bridge tradition with contemporary tastes. Craving more? Add on a red bean or assorted fruits & nuts mooncake at an extra charge.

Prices: 

  • Premium Gift Box: RM198 nett 
  • Red bean mooncake: RM25+ per piece
  • Assorted fruits and nuts mooncake: RM43+ per piece

Availability: Purchase online from now until 6 October 2025

Contact: WhatsApp +6012 866 8121 

 

HOTEL INDIGO KUALA LUMPUR ON THE PARK

This Mid-Autumn Festival, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park presents Tales of the Mid-Autumn Sky. Thoughtfully designed with a touch of local storytelling and artisanal craft, the collection comes in two distinctive gift sets. First, the Neighbourhood Collection honours tradition with four classic mooncakes, accompanied by a hand-sculpted ceramic rooster crafted by a Malaysian artisan. Meanwhile, the Heritage Set showcases a collaboration with Gin Malaya, pairing mooncakes with Malaysia’s very own botanical gin. Take your pick from six flavours such as pure lotus with single yolk, white lotus paste (less sugar), signature mixed nuts, and red bean.

Prices:

  • The Neighbourhood Collection: RM228 nett per set
  • The Heritage Set: RM588 nett per set

Availability: To purchase, visit Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park

Contact: WhatsApp +6012 388 4509 | Email [email protected] 

 

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON KUALA LUMPUR, CHINATOWN

To celebrate the enduring spirit of Mid-Autumn traditions, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown presents its Legacy in Bloom mooncake collection in collaboration with Lady Yi’s Tea House. The mooncakes are presented in a velvet emerald gift box, adorned with golden phoenix and peony motifs as a tribute to  local artist Alice Chang’s work.

Among its five flavours, two stand out as new highlights: the black tea mochi mooncake, featuring Japanese-style momoyama skin, silky mung bean paste, and chewy mochi; and the assorted fruits & nuts mooncake, a modern take on the classic, enriched with macadamia, walnuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, and dried fruits for a textured, nutty bite.

Prices:

  • Box of two: RM136 nett 
  • Box of four: RM178 nett

Availability: Purchase online from now until 5 October 2025

Contact: WhatsApp +6012 507 3327 | Email [email protected] 

 

SUNWAY RESORT HOTEL

Revel in the joy of reunions this Mid-Autumn with Sunway Resort Hotel’s mooncakes, presented in a stunning cylindrical box inspired by classical Chinese landscapes. Unfasten the clasp and watch the case unfold into tiered compartments, revealing mooncakes as treasures to be shared under the moonlight. Choose any four from eight irresistible flavours, including white lotus paste with single egg yolk, sea salt chocolate, cendol with coconut, and pure pandan.

Prices:

  • Individual mooncakes: RM45 nett per piece
  • Whispers of the Moon Mooncake Box: RM288 nett 

Availability: To purchase, visit the mooncake booths in the hotel lobby from 5 September until 6 October 2025

Contact: WhatsApp +6019 381 5568 | Email [email protected] 

 

TWG TEA

TWG Tea elevates Mid-Autumn with its Red Jasmine Tea Mooncake Collection, a refined pairing of tea-infused baked mini mooncakes and theine-free red tea. Housed in a striking scarlet gift box, the limited-edition collection is available in two sets: a quartet of mooncakes with Red Jasmine Tea or a classic ensemble of six. This year’s line-up includes Constellation, a golden-crusted favourite with brown lotus paste infused with Singapore Breakfast Tea, roasted melon seeds, and a salted egg yolk heart; Éclat, a white lotus paste creation with Alfonso Tea, mango crisps, and a mixed fruit centre; and Aurora, a delicate blend of white lotus paste with 1837 Black Tea, strawberry crisps, and a strawberry heart.

Prices:

  • Set of four (with Red Jasmine Tea): RM369 
  • Set of six: RM269 

Availability: To purchase, visit any TWG Tea Salons & Boutiques from 5 September until 6 October 2025 

 

 

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