Mid-Autumn Festival for Vietnamese children in Laos
Thursday, 19/09/2024 15:18 (GMT+7)
Mid-Autumn Festival for Vietnamese children have been held in Vientiane to bring Vietnamese culture closer to people in the capital city.
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| An art performance at the celebration (Photo: VNA) |
The festival was a chance to help children better understanding of the meaning of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival night, as well as the good customs and morals of the Vietnamese people and the nation of Vietnam.
At the event, a large number of Vietnamese children in Laos enjoyed art performances, and joined quizzes. The Mid-Autumn Festival or Full-moon Festival is a festive occasion for children. It is held annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month every year. This year, the festival falls on September 17.
On the occasion, 200 scholarships and many gifts were presented to children.
At the event, participants lighted candles to commemorate victims of Typhoon Yagi, which recently caused severe damage across several northern provinces of Vietnam./.
Compiled by BTA