Streets in Hanoi Old Quarter full of people joining Mid-Autumn Festival

In September 10 evening, which is also Mid-Autumn Festival this year, many Hanoians flock to streets in the Old Quarter such as Hang Ma and Hang Luoc to take a walk or go shopping. The Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated in many Asian countries, including Vietnam, is on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. For many Vietnamese, the Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important festival after the Lunar New Year. It is also a special occasion that helps to remind young people of their childhood. The festival is enjoyed by people throughout the country, regardless of their background or economic status. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

At 7pm, the streets are full of people. Hang Ma Street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi is one of the most colourful in the capital city, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Traditional toys such as star-shaped lanterns, paper masks, small drums, and lion heads are put on sale on Hang Ma Street one month before the start of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Made-in-Vietnam toys dominate the market this year, a trend that has overtaken the sale of those imported from China which could be seen in previous years. Amid a hectic period, Hang Ma is a magical place for several generations of children. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

In the Dong Xuan market in the Hanoi Old Quarter, the People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district is organising the Mid-Autumn Festival for local children and residents. The festival, which is celebrated in many Asian countries, including Vietnam, is on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. For many Vietnamese, the Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important after the Lunar New Year. It is also a special occasion helps to remind young people of their childhood. The Festival is enjoyed by people throughout the country, regardless of their background or economic status. This year, the festival falls on September 10. (Photo: VietnamPlus).

Children are eagerly looking forward to a full and warm Mid-Autumn Festival. The festival is specifically for children as they are often presented gifts and toys on this occasion. For many Vietnamese, the Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important after the Lunar New Year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prices of toys are nearly the same as those of last year. With Vietnamese toys, parents can be sure their kids are playing with things that are safe and that uphold traditional values. Other indispensable activities during the festival include making 'Full Moon' cakes and traditional toys with senior artisans, and taking part in traditional games that will help educate the younger generations about their national culture. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The five-fruit trays of wards in Hoan Kiem district are deftly arranged, ready for children to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The five-fruit tray has been an indispensable part of each Vietnamese altar for thousands of years. It is to worship ancestors and then for children to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. It expresses a wish for a healthy and lucky year round. Usually the fruit tray includes bananas, a grapefruit, persimmons, custard apples and pomegranates, but many families are interested in arranging others such as dragon fruits and dried fruits to welcome the festival. This year, the festival falls on September 10. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The Mid-Autumn Market in Hanoi's Old Quarter is arranged on two streets -  Hang Luoc and Hang Ma, attracting a lot of people, including parents and their children, to shop, take photos and enjoy the festive ambience. The Mid-Autumn Festival is especially for children as they are often presented gifts, toys on this occasion. For many Vietnamese, the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September 10 this year, is the second most important after the Lunar New Year since the Ly dynasty (1009 - 1225). Mid-Autumn Festival is especially for children as they are often presented gifts, toys on this occasion. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Hang Ma and Hang Luoc streets where the Mid-Autumn Market is located in the Hanoi Old Quarter are bustling. Hang Ma Street is among the most colourful in Hanoi especially during the Mid-Autumn festival. It is lit up by colourful ornaments, creating a chance for visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere when wandering around the area. Many people visit Hang Ma Street 7 - 10 days prior to the festival to have time to enjoy the colourful street and select suitable toys. The Mid-Autumn Festival, known in Vietnamese as Tet Trung Thu, is one of the nation’s largest celebrations. Although the festival started for children, it has now become an occasion for everyone. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Thousands of people are flooding streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to take photos, shop and enjoy the festive ambience. The Mid-Autumn Festival features traditional mid-autumn products, introduces folk toy making, flower arranging, and making moon cakes on Hang Ma and Hang Luoc streets and in front of Dong Xuan Market. During the celebration, parents prepare different foods, moon cakes and candies and fruits, such as grapefruit, red persimmon and banana. All of them are beautifully made into the shapes of animals such as a dog, cat and mouse. Children wear the masks, beat drums, perform fantastic lion dances, sing folk songs in their yards or in the streets, and hold processions with lanterns when the moon is rising. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Many families choose the streets where the Mid-Autumn Market is located in the Old Quarter to enjoy the festive ambience. The Mid-Autumn Festival is especially for children as they are often presented gifts and toys on this occasion. For many Vietnamese, the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September 10 this year, is the second most important after the Lunar New Year since the Ly dynasty (1009 - 1225). The Mid-Autumn Festival is especially for children. They wear masks, beat drums, perform fantastic lion dances, sing folk songs in their yards or in the streets, and hold processions with lanterns when the moon is rising. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Many festival goers say although Hang Ma street is very crowded during the Mid-Autumn Festival, they still want to come to enjoy the festive ambience. Hang Ma along with Hang Luoc streets are arranged as the Mid-Autumn Market. Particularly, Hang Ma Street is among the most colourful in Hanoi, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is lit up by colourful ornaments, allowing visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere when wandering around the area. Many people visit Hang Ma Street 7 - 10 days prior to the festival to have time to enjoy the colourful street and select suitable toys. This year the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 10. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Along with traditional toys, many children prefer modern ones. The Mid-Autumn Festival is especially for children as they are often presented gifts, toys on this occasion. For many Vietnamese, the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September 10 this year, is the second most important after the Lunar New Year. Amid the abundance of colourful modern toys during the Mid-Autumn Festival, traditional offerings still have their place in the heart of Vietnamese children. With Vietnamese toys, parents can be sure their kids are playing with things that are safe and that uphold traditional values. Due to the COVID-19 pndemic, the prices of toys for kids are nearly the same as those of last year. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A family poses for a photo to make their own memories. Hang Ma Street attracts a lot of young people, especially those who love posing for photos. The most popular check-in areas are shops selling traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toys, such as paper lanterns, paper masks, and small drums. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the children's festival in Vietnam, takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar, which is also the brightest and fullest moon day of the year. This year the festival falls on September 10. It is considered the second most important festival of the year after the Lunar New Year. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

As the evening goes on, more people flock to the Mid-Autumn Market on Hang Luoc and Hang Ma streets. The Mid-Autumn Festival, known as Tet Trung Thu in Vietnamese, is one of the nation’s largest celebrations. Although the festival is largely for children, recent years have seen the event enjoyed by everyone. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September 10 this year, usually sees children given special gifts to enjoy. During the celebration, children wear masks, beat drums, perform fantastic lion dances, sing folk songs in their yards or in the streets, and hold processions with lanterns when the moon is rising. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The crowd of people moves meter by meter on Hang Ma Street, but very few people stop to buy goods. Hang Ma Street is among the most colourful in Hanoi especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is lit up by colourful ornaments, allowing visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere when wandering around the area. Many people visit Hang Ma Street 7 - 10 days prior to the festival to have time to enjoy the colourful street and select suitable toys. It also attracts a lot of young people, especially those who love posing for photos. The most popular check-in areas are shops selling traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toys. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Most people that come to the Mid-Autumn Market in the Old Quarter arrive to enjoy the festive atmosphere. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, known as Tet Trung Thu in Vietnamese, is one of the nation’s largest celebrations. Although the festival is largely for children, recent years have seen the event enjoyed by everyone. The Mid-Autumn Festival usually sees children given special gifts to enjoy. During the celebration, children wear masks, beat drums, perform fantastic lion dances, sing folk songs in their yards or in the streets, and hold processions with lanterns when the moon is rising. This year, the festival falls on September 10. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A shop owner on Hang Ma Street says the purchasing power is small during these days. People come here for wandering and enjoying the festive ambience. Traditional toys such as star-shaped lanterns, paper masks, small drums, and lion heads are sold on Hang Ma Street about a month before the start of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Amid a hectic period, Hang Ma is a magical place for several generations of children. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the children's festival in Vietnam, takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month on lunar calendar, which is also the brightest and fullest moon day of the year. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A kid held in the arms of her mother plays with a traditional Mid-Autumn toy. The Mid-Autumn Festival, known as Tet Trung Thu in Vietnamese, is one of the nation’s largest celebrations. It takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month on lunar calendar, which is also the brightest and fullest moon day of the year. Although the festival is largely for children, recent years have seen the event enjoyed by everyone. The Mid-Autumn Festival usually sees children given special gifts to enjoy. The festival is an occasion for children’s night out and family reunions. Children enjoy art performances like singing, plays and lion dances, light up the night with colourful lanterns, and enjoy mooncakes. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Hang Ma Street, from the crossroads of Hang Cot and Hang Ga to the Hang Duong – Dong Xuan crossroads, Hang Luoc, Hang Ruoi, Hang Chai, Hang Khoai, from the Dong Xuan – Hang Giay crossroads to the Hang Khoai – Hang Luoc T-junction, is zoned off for the Mid-Autumn Festival. For many Vietnamese, the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September10 this year, is the second most important after the Lunar New Year since the Ly Dynasty (1009 - 1225). Amid the abundance of colourful modern toys during the Mid-Autumn Festival, traditional offerings still have their place in the hearts of Vietnamese children.(Photo: VietnamPlus)