In Hanoi, the "Full Moon Festival" featuring the procession of 14 lantern contingents drew large crowds of children, local residents, and tourists.
Alongside familiar Mid-Autumn lanterns and traditional folk art forms, children were entertained with iconic symbols of Thang Long-Hanoi, such as the Paper Scholar, the Pen Tower, and the Ink-Slab Pavilion. According to the organizers, these images evoke the tradition of valuing learning and knowledge, as well as the noble aspirations that past generations have entrusted to their children.
At heritage sites within the Old Quarter, children and visitors met artisans, tried their hand at making toys and mooncakes, and learned about traditional lion dance heads and customs cherished by generations of Hanoians. During the festival, 1,500 gift packages were presented to children.
In Can Tho City, the "Lanterns Lighting Up Dreams" program focused its attention on children in 248 border communes and in remote areas and those facing difficult circumstances. They participated in lantern processions, street parades, festive feast displays, lantern decorating, lion dances, folk games, and cultural performances.
In Ho Chi Minh City, as part of the "Calling Down the Moon to Play" program, children were invited to make mooncakes and lanterns, crafting to he (traditional dough figurines), and playing folk games. 500 gift packages were presented to the children.
