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Hang Ma street enjoys buzz as Mid-Autumn Festival nears

Wednesday, 14:46, 30/08/2023

VOV.VN - Situated in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hang Ma street is renowned for selling decorations for festive seasons, including the annual Mid-Autumn festival that falls on September 29 this year.

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With just one month to go, the atmosphere on Hang Ma street is already extremely festive these days.
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Every Mid-Autumn festival the street lights up full of colourful lanterns of various types, and a myriad of eye-catching decorative items.
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The Mid-Autumn festival, also known as the full moon festival, is one of the largest celebrations in Vietnam. Although the festival was originally started just for children, it has now become an occasion for everyone.
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Paper-made lion heads worth VND400,000 each are put on on sale.
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Lion dances are expected to bring a festive atmosphere to everyone during the festival.
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Traditional star-shaped lanterns costing VND15,000 to VND20,000 each are among the most popular items for sale.
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Drums valued at VND50,000 to VND70,000 each are indispensable items during the festival.
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Small lanterns come in various different shapes of animals and are most popular with young people.
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Youngsters choose items for house decoration ahead of the Mid-Autumn festival.
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Children prefer traditional masks worth VND10,000 each.
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Traders are usually busy ahead of one of the largest festivals of the year.
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Decorative items featuring traditional culture are put on display.
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These bamboo made items are preferred by many young girls.
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The festive atmosphere at Hang Ma street also draws plenty of attention from foreign tourists.
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The street is not only a place for trading, but also a fascinating destination to visit and experience the festive atmosphere of the capital’s Old Quarter.

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