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Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival re-enacted in the heart of Hanoi

Wednesday, 18:06, 20/09/2023

VOV.VN - A colourful display space with a specific focus on traditional lanterns and toys is currently taking place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi as part of celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month each year.

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The event organised by the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre opens with the theme of “Đèn thu lung linh” (Shimmering lanterns) 2023.
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Both local and foreign visitors have the chance to learn about the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations from the old times.
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A traditional event for children, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month and often sees people preparing trays with mooncakes, candies, and fruits.
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Trays go on show featuring various traditional fruits of the Mid-Autumn Festival as arranged by artisans.
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A vast range of lanterns and toys can be seen on display at the event.
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An iron ship brings back childhood memories of people born in the 1980s.
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A drum set features animal motifs, along with images of lantern parades.
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The paper-made doctor, a toy from the old times, is quite hard to find at toy stores today.
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Hand-made toys which can be considered an indispensable part of the festival for children go on show.
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Multi-coloured lanterns are put on display.
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A cultural space is created in order to re-enact images of Hanoi’s Old Quarter from a bygone era.
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Some mid-autumn lanterns from the old times have been restored for the display.
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Traditional animal-shaped lanterns draw plenty of attention from children.
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Lanterns made from paper and cans are among some of the rare items which are put on show.
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Crab-shaped lanterns and “Carp turning into dragons" lanterns are among the unique items restored for the event.
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The celebration is scheduled to last until September 29, or the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.

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