Hanoi Museum of Ethnology to hold special event at Mid-Autumn

On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, in collaboration with the People's Committee and the Center for Culture and Sport of Hoi An Town, will host a special event titled "Having Fun with Traditional Toys." This event is scheduled to take place at the museum in Hanoi on the 29th and 30th of September 2025.

A wide array of activities centered on food and traditional toys for children will be featured during this celebration. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to craft traditional toys, such as star lanterns, and bake Mid-Autumn mooncakes, all under the guidance of skilled artisans and experts.

Attendees will also have the chance to immerse themselves in the unique characteristics of Hoi An during the Mid-Autumn Festival, all from the heart of Hanoi. The experience will include not only physical specialties like mooncakes and lanterns but also intangible elements, including the Thien Cau dance and traditional singing from Quang Nam.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most joyful occasions for children in Vietnam, celebrated on the 15th of August according to the Lunar calendar. During this festive time, various activities such as lion dances, family gatherings, and moon gazing take place. When the moon reaches its peak in the night sky, it signifies the moment for children to share cakes and fruits, sing, and dance until they drift off to sweet dreams.