Preparing decorative multi-coloured lanterns for Mid-autumn
Sunday, 09/09/2012 07:24 (GMT+7)
From the fifteenth day of lunar July, streets in districts 5 and 6 in Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh City) are always glistening with decorative multi-coloured lanterns for mid-autumn season.
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It has become the custom, from the fifteenth day of the lunar July
(wandering souls day), Luong Nhu Ngoc street and the surrounding areas
start to be crowded with both locals and tourists who come
to visit and buy lanterns |
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Children are eager to come to these glistening, colourful streets |
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A boy is enraptured when his mother buys him a sparkling star
with sound effects |
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Three boys are struck with wonder among hundreds of toys |
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A salesclerk is delighted to greet and play with young customers |
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The lanterns in the form of the angry bird game |
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These lanterns are inspired by the international balloon festival in
Phan Thiet, so they immediately attract the attention of visitors |
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Young people love to come here and take photos in the evening |
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Photographers in decorative coloured lantern streets |
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Mobile shops also appear to serve customers |
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Traditional lanterns of Vietnam attract customers because of
their simple and lovely designs |