Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival celebration held at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

09/24/2020

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi is hosting a range of activities to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.  

Visitors can enjoy the opportunity of witnessing artisans up close as they make traditional star-shaped lanterns

Trays go on show featuring various traditional fruits of the Mid-Autumn Festival as arranged by artisan Pham Thi Nguyet Anh

A range of animal-shaped cakes by artisan Dang Van Hau can be seen on display

Visitors are introduced to a traditional tray of items from the Mid-Autumn Festival

Mooncakes are an indispensable part of the special festival

The event gives children the chance to make a range of traditional items, including moon cakes

Children can also produce traditional lanterns

Lotus-shaped lanterns prove to be particularly popular among children

Children at the event are excited by the toys on offer

Lanterns made from paper and cans are among some of the rare items on show

The event is scheduled to last until September 27

 

Source: vietnamnet.vn