(VOVworld) - Prior to the mid-autumn festival, Hang Ma, Dong Xuan, Hang Luoc, Luong Van Can, Hang Ngang and Hang Dao streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are burstling with activities and attracting thousands of visitors and shoppers. A gallery of photos:

Dong Xuan, a wholesale market in the Hanoi's Old Quarter, provides various kind of Mid-Autumn toys

Dong Xuan market, Hang Ma and Hang Luoc streets are packed with traders and shoppers

There are several kinds of traditional Vietnamese toys and popular cartoon characters

Plastic lanterns are more durable than paper lanterns

Fish is a symbol of the Mid-Autumn festival

Toy drum is indispensable during Mid-Autumn festival because it makes a joyous atmosphere

Electronic toys ...

and cartoon figures attract children

Even adults love the cheerful atmosphere of Mid-Autumn festival

The streets are crowded in the evening