Mid-Autumn Festival in Hanoi Old Quarter
Monday, 01/10/2012 09:42 (GMT+7)
From September 21-30, the Full Moon (Mid-Autumn) Festival is being held by the Hanoi Old Quarter management board, aiming to introduce the capital culture to Hanoians and tourists.
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At Dong Lac communal house, tourists will learn how to make traditional folk toys with artisans from Hau Ai village, Van Canh commune, Hoai Duc district. |
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Paper doctors were once indispensable toys for children during Mid-Autumn Festival. |
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The traditional Mid-Autumn Festival is revived at Kim Ngan communal house. |
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A traditional tray of cakes and fruits attracts children. |
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This traditional toy is no longer popular among children today. |
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Children are curious about toy ships made from iron by artisans in Khuong Ha village, Thanh Xuan district. |
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Taking photos at the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival |
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Steps to make water puppet characters and performance are introduced. |
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A group of young painters display pictures made from paper. |
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The traditional Mid-Autumn Festival in the Old Quarter aims to promote Hanoi customs, practice and culture. |