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To he (toy figurines) are folk toys of Vietnam, which are small, colourful figurines made from glutinous rice powder.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, in the memories of many adults are gatherings where traditional cakes are eaten and simple but colourful folk toys are given to children. In the modern world, however, such toys have virtually fallen into oblivion. Many people are afraid that, one day, traditional toys, which have always been an important part of childhood, will completely disappear.

The return of traditional toys for Mid-Autumn Festival has helped revive many craft villages. In recent days, the bustling atmosphere is everywhere in Ong Hao Village, Lieu Xa Commune, Yen My District in the northern province of Hung Yen, as locals prepare handmade toys for the event.

The spring atmosphere is overwhelming Hanoi’s streets, from downtown to the outskirts.

Folk toys are lost among the digital products of modern life. However, there are still people who preserve the craft of making traditional toys, keeping the beauty of Mid-Autumn season of the old days

As the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming near, the streets of Hanoi are filled with vibrant lanterns with different colors and shapes.

A special programme featuring the culture of the Central Highland province of Gia Lai has been organised at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, aiming to introduce and promote the provincial culture to both domestic and foreign friends.

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology has organised several activities to help children learn more about traditional games and fruit trays in the festival.

A myriad of activities are taking place in Hanoi on the occasion of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.

Many folk toys were introduced at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long relic site from September 6 to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival which falls on September 13.

A chung cake festival was held in Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province, on January 20. Nearly 120 tourists from many countries joined in making the traditional cake of Vietnam.

Here and there in souvenir shops on downtown streets are colourful bamboo dragonflies perching on bamboo pillars.

The moon is getting full and the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching so close to every corner. The festival is traditionally for children but now, adults also wait for it.