The nation’s largest lantern festival thrills crowds in Tuyen Quang
VOV.VN - The largest lantern festival in the country was held in the northern province of Tuyen Quang to welcome the Mid-Autumn Festival, with large crowds of local residents and tourists coming to celebrate the event on September 13.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual event which is held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on September 13 this year. |
Tuyen Quang province has been the host of the lantern festival each year since 2004. |
Children appear delighted at being able to see the vast array of lanterns on display at the street parade during the festival. |
Each of the festival’s large lanterns were produced by local residents. |
A number of incredible designs were showcased on the lanterns displayed during the street parade. |
Many of the local people who participated in the parade spent several months completing animal-shaped lanterns to wow audiences. |
Young people pose for selfies amid the vibrant event. |