A Mid-Autumn Festival celebration has been held in London, gathering a large number of Vietnamese children in the UK and local friends.

A Mid-Autumn Festival celebration was held in Vientiane on September 17, gathering a large number of Vietnamese children in the neighbouring country.

In the cool and dry autumn weather of Hanoi, a large number of residents of the capital city have flocked to popular streets such as Hang Ma and Hang Luoc to enjoy the atmosphere and activities in the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished Vietnamese event celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which fell on September 17 this year. Amid Typhoon Yagi's devastation, special celebrations were held locally and internationally to support affected children and promote cultural values.

The Mid-Autumn Festival was held on September 16 for children of Vietnamese families who are studying at the Khmer-Vietnamese Tan Tien Friendship Primary School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Vietnamese expatriates across Belgium gathered in Brussels on September 15 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, turning the event into a warm reunion.

The liaison board of the Vietnamese community in Singapore organised a Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, at the Vietnamese embassy in the island-city state on September 15.

In a letter sent on September 13, Party General Secretary and President To Lam extended his warmest wishes to Vietnamese children, both at home and abroad, and foreign children residing in Vietnam, ahead of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Mid-Autumn Festival toys such as star lanterns, carp lanterns, paper mâché masks, and small drums have, to some extent, been replaced by modern toys.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.

Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on September 12 presented gifts to 200 children patients at the Hanoi-based National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Located in Mo Lao Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi, "Phuong Bach Nghe" is a heartfelt project designed to inspire love for preserving Vietnam’s cultural heritage and spiritual values passed down through generations.

The spouse of Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam, Ngo Phuong Ly, and the spouse of Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, Naly Sisoulith, visited Birla Children's Village Hanoi on September 10 as part of the Lao leader’s state visit to Vietnam.

For many generations of Vietnamese people, clay statues were once an indispensable folk toy of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Over the past time, with the appearance of modern and attractive toys, the traditional folk toy has gradually fallen into oblivion. At present, perhaps, Phung Dinh Giap from the northern province of Bac Ninh, is likely the last artisan, who stills crafts the traditional toy when the Mid-Autumn Festival comes.

Although the Mid-Autumn Festival is almost one month away, local mooncake producers are trying to catch consumers' attention and stir demand by introducing a wide range of products that are both diverse in design and rich in flavour, aligning with modern market trends.

In the days leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival, the "traditional mid-autumn market" on Hang Ma street and nearby streets in Hanoi becomes vibrant with shops displaying a variety of traditional and imported toys, making it a popular and exciting destination for children and visitors in the capital during this festive season.

The auditorium at the Band Academy Singapore recently filled with a crowd who came for a live concert called “Hanoi in Me” jointly held by the Vietnamese Embassy and community there, with the goal of raising funds for the upcoming mid-autumn festival for children.

Hanoi in autumn is not only marked with gentle golden sunlight, cool breezes, and the enchanting scent of hoa sua (Alstonia scholaris) but also by the distinctive delicacies that stir deep nostalgia and delight the palate.

Various activities were held for Vietnamese children in many countries on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.

The Vietnamese Association in France (UGVF) in coordination with the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France held a Mid-Autumn Festival for Vietnamese children living in the European country on October 1.

Various activities were held for Vietnamese children around the world on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a Vietnamese traditional festival that is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on September 29 this year.