The event, to be held
for the first time, aims to combine the festivities of the past and present,
old and new, traditional and modern.
It is organised by the Quan An Ngon Restaurant chain, with support from the
Hanoi People’s Committee, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Van
Mieu Management Board.
The celebration is expected to include nearly 500 artists, including folk
artisans, cultural and historical researchers, fashion designers and many
others.
Pham Thi Bich Hanh, owner and general director of the Quan An Ngon Resturant
chain, said children will have the chance to discover a giant dragon egg,
appearing for the first time in Hanoi.
"Artisans from across the nation will join in cutting and trimming fruit, and
designing the mid-Autumn tray of the past and present, making traditional moon
cakes, and showing off their skills to visitors, particularly children,” she
said.
Hanoian Hoang Thu Hang, said "both adults and children are very excited for the
event because the festival will let children have a chance to enjoy traditional
games and food while adults remember to Mid-Autumns of the past.”
Hang’s son, Anh Thai, 12, said his younger sister and friends will attend the
festival and play traditional games such as o ăn quan (mandarin square
capturing), ban bi (marbles), rong ran len may (dragon dance) and nhay day
(rope skipping).
"But most are excited to join in with activities like helping artisans to make
lanterns, marks and toy figurines,” said Thai.
The festival not only brings joy to children but also offers families the
opportunity to gather at the Temple of Literature and exchange views and
remember the old Mid-Autumn festivals. Talks and documents by historical
researcher Duong Trung Quoc, Dr Nguyen Nha and cultural and traditional folk
researcher Trinh Bach will entertain and educate visitors, said Hanh.
"We aim to restore and preserve our traditional activities to welcome the
mid-Autumn festival, it’s like a really big Tet for children,” Bach said.
In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a play
titled Dong song anh sang (The River of Light) by leading artists and
watch an Ao Dai fashion show by renowned designers Anh Thu, Ha Linh Thu and Duc
Hung.
An official from the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the
huge event not only captures the characteristics of Hanoi but also popularises
folk culture and preservation of national spirit.
The three-day event is expected to welcome thousands of local and foreign
visitors.
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