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Early Mid-Autumn festival atmosphere hits Hanoi streets

Many streets in the Hanoi Old Quarter are experiencing the Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere, attracting visitors.

Many streets in the Hanoi Old Quarter are experiencing the Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere, attracting visitors.

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Although the Mid-Autumn Festival is still nearly a month away, many shops are selling toys, with traditional examples dominating the market.

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Streets like Hang Ma, Hang Luoc and Hang Ngang have become more crowded.


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Shops are adorned with various traditional items, from vibrant lanterns to intricate masks and majestic lion dance heads, offering a visual feast for festival-goers.

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Hung, 27, from Ha Dong, took his wife and child to Hang Ma Street to enjoy the early Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere. This was an opportunity for his children to learn more about their culture.

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Traditional toys are priced between VND40,000-70,000 each, depending on different kinds.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, known as Tet Trung Thu, is one of the country's biggest festivals. It is traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.