Hanoi (VNA)𝄹 – A myriad of activities are taking place in Hanoi on the occasion of the traditionalMid-Autumn Festival.
At an event from September 6-8 at the Thang Long Royal Citadel Complex, hundreds of valuable photos and variousinstallations were on display and the sounds ofdrums of various sizes were heardthroughout the capital. Children came in crowds to watch lion dancing and enjoy folksinging. Not only kids but adults also joined in making carton masks and various folk games like tug of war and sack racing. Meanwhile, the traditional old quarter mid-autumnfestival has started at the main gate of Dong Xuan market and the walking street area of Hang Dao to Hang Giay streets. The festival is being organised by Hoan Kiem district People'sCommittee. Events are also happening in surrounding areas like the pedestrian zone inthe Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian streets, the fresco art space of Phung Hung Street, Kim Ngan Communal House, the old quarter information and cultural exchangecentre and the House of Legacy at 87 Ma May Street. Traditional mid-autumn activities including lion dancing withcompetitors from 18 different wards, a nightbanquet, lantern parade, folk games and children's martialarts competition will take place. At the opening event, folk artisans will instruct visitors on how to maketraditional folk toys such as paper lanterns, paper kites and ships. A puppetperformance and the traditional mid-autumn organisation ofa Hanoian family were also introduced. “The organising board hopes to maintain traditional values, encouragepeople to protect their cultural legacy and honour the artisans," saiddeputy chairman of Hoan Kiem District People's Committee Dinh Hong Phong. The festival lasts until September 13, or the full-moon day of the eighthmonth of the lunar calendar.-VNA
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Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
