(VOVworld) – On the occasion of the Mid Autumn festival 2016, the Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board hosted a number of cultural activities, including a Mid-autumn photo show by photographer Le Bich and a ‘making traditional toys” experience at Kim Ngan Temple in Hang Bac Street, and a traditional mid-autumn festival exhibit at an the ancient house at 87 Ma May street. These events allow visitors to watch artisans make traditional toys and other items, and learn about their cultural meaning. The exhibits will run until September 15. 

Photos by Le Bich and items made by artisans of Vietnam’s traditional craft village are on display at Kim Ngan Temple, Hang Bac street.

A young visitor tries on a traditional paper mask.

Children and their parents examine the photos and other exhibit items at the Mid Autumn festival at Kim Ngan temple, 42 Hang Bac Street.

Artisan Nguyen Thi Tuyen of Hoai Duc district, Hanoi, teaches a participant how to make a star-shaped lantern.

Star-shaped lanterns made by artisan Nguyen Thi Tuyen.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Kiem of Dan Phuong district, Hanoi, shows visitors how to make a kite from paper and bamboo.

In the old days, during the Mid-Autumn festival, parents bought paper doctors and placed them on their children’s study table to inspire them to study and encourage their interest in learning.

A puppetry show performed at Kim Ngan Temple on September 11 by the Te Tieu Art Troupe from My Duc, Hanoi.

Recreation of a traditional Mid-Autumn festival food tray and photo exhibit at a 20th century Mid Autumn festival at 87 Ma May Street.