Traditional Mid-Autumn toys keep Vietnamese childhood memories alive

Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toys such as star lanterns, carp lanterns, paper mâché masks, and small drums have, to some extent, been replaced by modern toys. However, these traditional items still hold a special value, preserving cherished childhood memories for many Vietnamese and remaining an indispensable part of the Mid-Autumn celebrations.

The toys are entirely handmade, requiring the artisans to possess highly skilled, precise, and meticulous craftsmanship, paying attention to even the smallest details. (Photo: VNA)

Vu Huy Dong’s family, from Ong Hao Village, Lieu Xa Commune, Yen My District, Hung Yen Province, continues to preserve the traditional craft of making Mid-Autumn Festival toys. (Photo: VNA)

Paper mâché masks – one of the iconic traditional Mid-Autumn toys (Photo: VNA)

Artisan Nguyen Thi Tuyen, the last craftsperson of the folk toy village in Hau Ai Village, Van Canh Commune, Hoai Duc District, Hanoi, continues to meticulously craft each step in creating these traditional toys. (Photo: VNA)

Today, traditional Mid-Autumn toys are being innovated in various sizes to meet customers' preferences and demands. (Photo: VNA)

Traditional Mid-Autumn toys continue to attract the interest of younger generations. (Photo: VNA)