Hanoians flock to streets to enjoy vibrant Mid-Autumn atmosphere

In the cool and dry autumn weather of Hanoi, a large number of residents of the capital city have flocked to popular streets such as Hang Ma and Hang Luoc to enjoy the atmosphere and activities in the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The nice autumn weather prompts people to flock to streets to enjoy the Mid-Autumn atmosphere and festive activities (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The street is bathed in red by eye-catching toys and decorations. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Young people take the opportunity to take photos and check-in on the colourful street. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Although it’s a weekday, many families still spare their time to take their children out to enjoy the evening. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Foreign visitors are also excited to experience the lively Mid-Autumn atmosphere on the colourful street. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Traditional handmade Mid-Autumn toys are widely sold and become the choice of many customers. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Ranging from 5,000 VND to several tens of thousands of VND per item, traditional toys are affordable to all families. Specifically, a small drum costs from 5,000-10,000 VND each, handmade paper lanterns and hand-held drums are priced between 15,000-40,000 VND each, star-shaped lanterns range from 20,000-50,000 VND each, and papier-mâché masks are sold for 30,000-80,000 VND each (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Handmade fish-shaped lanterns, priced from 20,000-30,000 VND each, are a popular choice among young people who eagerly buy them as gifts for the occasion. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Minh Trang, a Hanoi girl, buys herself a mini star-shaped lantern to take souvenir photos. She shared that although these traditional toys are inexpensive, they still capture the essence of the Mid-Autumn Festival. "Just having one makes you feel the festive atmosphere of the season," she said. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Nguyen Ngoc Anh from Nam Dinh said that due to the rainy and stormy weather, she hadn’t had the chance to go out and enjoy the pre-Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere for the past two weeks. "As today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, I and my friends decide to go out and enjoy the festive atmosphere," Ngc Anh said. (Photo: Minh VietnamPlus)

This year, due to the unpredictable weather caused by Typhoon Yagi, many Mid-Autumn Festival activities in Hanoi's Old Quarter have been interrupted and temporarily postponed. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

At Vincom Mega Mall Ocean Park in Gia Lam district, a "Mid-Autumn Festival for Children" event is held. In addition to celebrating the festival together, the children also bring books and notebooks to donate to disadvantaged kids affected by the recent storm and floods in northern provinces. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The number of clothes and essential items collected for children affected by the recent storm has reached over 30 packages. They will continue to be delivered to children in flood-affected areas who are facing difficulties. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

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