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This expressive painting by Lim Tze Peng captures the lively Mid-Autumn Festival scene outside Hai Ji Mooncakes (海记中秋月饼). The storefront, adorned with bright banners and festive lanterns, glows with seasonal cheer as families flock to buy mooncakes, a beloved tradition of the festival. In the foreground, roadside stalls brim with fresh grapefruits, symbolizing abundance and reunion, while passersby engage in animated exchanges. Through bold outlines and radiant colors, Lim conveys not just a festive marketplace, but the enduring spirit of community, culture, and celebration in old Singapore.