Organised by the Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board and the Viet Village Communal House Club, the parade set off at around 8 pm from the Ho Guom Cultural Information Centre, circling the Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian area before ending at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square. (Photo: Manh Quan)
The procession featured 14 groups carrying colourful traditional lanterns recreated by artists and artisans, evoking memories of Mid-Autumn festivals in the heart of Hanoi. (Photo: Manh Quan)
The centrepiece was a Moon Palace float featuring Nguyen Ngoc Tue Dan as Hang Nga, the Moon Goddess, as crowds gathered to watch the procession. (Photo: Manh Quan)
The pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake were packed with crowds as the procession passed. (Photo: Manh Quan)
A highlight of the procession was a traditional Thang Long paper scholar figure, accompanied by models of the Pen Tower and Ink Slab, symbols of Vietnam's tradition of learning and respect for knowledge. (Photo: Manh Quan)
Schoolchildren take part in the lantern procession around Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: Manh Quan)
The procession paused along the route to interact with spectators. (Photo: Manh Quan)
Children join the procession with friends and family during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. (Photo: Manh Quan)
The parade brought together children, residents and visitors while showcasing traditional crafts and cultural practices. (Photo: Manh Quan)
Children carry traditional lanterns during the procession, recalling a familiar Mid-Autumn tradition passed down through generations. (Photo: Manh Quan)
Beyond the Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian area, Hang Ma Street also drew large crowds of residents and visitors during the Mid-Autumn Festival. (Photo: Do Ngoc Luu)
Children join their parents for Mid-Autumn celebrations as foreign visitors gather on Hang Ma Street. (Photo: Do Ngoc Luu)
Streets around Hang Ma were repeatedly hit by traffic congestion tonight as large numbers of people and vehicles poured into the area (Photo: Do Ngoc Luu).
