Mid-Autumn Festival livens up Hanoi's Old Quarter
Update: Sep 20, 2012
Various activities are being held at four spots in Hanoi's Old Quarter from September 17-30 on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2012.

Children can learn about making traditional toys such as star-shaped lanterns and "To He" (toy figurine) at Dong Lac temple at 38 Hang Dao street.

 

Puppeteers from Te Tieu puppet village in My Duc district, bring delight to visitors with their performances at the Old Quarter Information Centre at 28 Hang Buom Street.

 

The art of torn paper pictures by young Hanoi artists can be seen at the Ancient House located at 87 Ma May Street, while a typical space for a traditional Mid-autumn festival is on display at Kim Ngan Temple at 42 Hang Bac Street.

 

Audiences also have chance to enjoy "Ca Tru" (ceremonial singing) at Kim Ngan temple every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings, and at the Ancient House every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings.

 

The festival, the sixth of its kind to be held by the Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board, aims to raise people's awareness of preserving the capital's tangible and intangible heritages, while promoting Hanoians' traditional culture to international tourists.

 

Nhandan