Mid-Autumn Festival – A celebration for children, a festival of reunion

  • A tray of fruits and cakes is prepared for children to enjoy Mid-Autumn feast. VNA Photo
    A tray of fruits and cakes is prepared for children to enjoy Mid-Autumn feast. VNA Photo
  • A paper mache lion head and other Mid-Autumn traditional toys are on display at the Cultural Centre in Hang Buom street of Hanoi. VNA Photo
    A paper mache lion head and other Mid-Autumn traditional toys are on display at the Cultural Centre in Hang Buom street of Hanoi. VNA Photo
  • Paper mache masks are among Mid-Autumn traditional toys still favourite for children. VNA Photo
    Paper mache masks are among Mid-Autumn traditional toys still favourite for children. VNA Photo
  • Children take part in a Mid-Autumn lantern parade around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. VNA Photo
    Children take part in a Mid-Autumn lantern parade around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. VNA Photo
  • A Mid-Autumn dragon dance and lantern parade is held at the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. VNA Photo
    A Mid-Autumn dragon dance and lantern parade is held at the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. VNA Photo
On these days, millions of Vietnamese children eagerly await the Mid-Autumn Festival — a festival for children and a time of reunion and gathering which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month annually. More than just an occasion for children to play, enjoy festive treats, and parade with lanterns, the festival is a beautiful expression of Vietnam’s traditional cultural values, preserved and passed down through generations. During the eighth lunar month, the lively atmosphere of the festival fills every corner of Vietnam. From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to the Thang Long Imperial Citadel; from Hue and Hoi An to the Central Highlands, the South, and even among overseas Vietnamese communities, the colourful and radiant Mid-Autumn celebrations bring joy to millions of children, serving as a meaningful bond that connects communities everywhere. VNA Photo

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