The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Lantern Festival, is one of the most important and traditional festivals in many Asian countries, including Vietnam. At this time, people have finished harvesting their crops and begin to celebrate festivals, including the Full Moon Festival.
Up to now, it is still not known exactly whether the history of the Mid-Autumn Festival originated from the rice civilization of Vietnam or was adopted from Chinese culture. Because when it comes to legends, Vietnamese and Chinese people have different origins of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
If in China, people often mention the love story of Hang Nga and Hau Nghe, then in Vietnam, people know the Mid-Autumn Festival through the story of Hang and Cuoi.
In addition, there are many documents recording that in Vietnam, the Mid-Autumn Festival was held under the Ly Dynasty in the capital Thang Long. This was the occasion when King Ly wanted to thank the Dragon God for bringing rain for a bountiful harvest, for the people to be warm and full.
The Mid-Autumn Festival was previously considered a festival for adults because it was an occasion for everyone to eat cakes, drink tea, and watch the moon together. The full moon is a symbol of reunion, children and grandchildren return to gather to express their gratitude to their grandparents and parents.
However, today, the Mid-Autumn Festival is gradually considered a festival for children, because parents will prepare a feast for their children including sweets, moon cakes and make all kinds of lanterns to hang in the house. Children will carry those lanterns to carry the lanterns in the evening. Thanks to that, family affection becomes even closer.
In addition to the meaning of entertainment for children and adults, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also an occasion for people to predict the harvest. If the autumn moon is yellow, that year will have a good silkworm season, if the autumn moon is blue or green, that year will have natural disasters, and if the autumn moon is bright orange, the country will be prosperous and peaceful.
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the excitement of going out to carry mid-autumn lanterns is clearly visible on the faces of children. Grandparents and parents will buy them gorgeous, colorful lanterns to dance and sing with their friends and watch the moon. Adults are also equally happy because they can go out with their families to break the cake, carry lanterns and create a cozy atmosphere.
In addition to carrying mid-autumn lanterns, Mid-Autumn games are also an indispensable part of this festival. Children often participate in traditional games such as tug of war or riding wooden horses. In these moments, friendship and joy are spread, creating memorable memories for everyone.
The lion symbolizes good luck. Therefore, when the Mid-Autumn Festival comes, every corner, whether in the village, alley or city, is bustling with drums and lion dances. Usually, the lion dance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the night of August 15 and 16 according to the lunar calendar.
On the occasion of Mid-Autumn Festival, every Vietnamese family displays beautiful Mid-Autumn Festival feasts with full fruits such as candies, moon cakes, fruits... and depending on each family, the feasts are arranged differently.
When the moon has reached its zenith, it is also the time when everyone in the family gathers together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoy the flavors of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The feasts are to worship the moon, worship heaven and earth with the hope of peace in life and a warm family.
On the occasion of Mid-Autumn Festival, countless types of Mid-Autumn Festival toys are sold, along with toys that parents make for their children to create an exciting and joyful atmosphere during this festival.
Toys such as masks, lanterns, lion heads... are popular toys and are loved by children during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Mooncakes are an important and indispensable cake on this special occasion. Mooncakes are considered a symbol of reunion and gathering. There are many types of mooncakes from traditional to modern with different fillings, to square and round shapes or lively and lovely shapes.
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Children will be able to participate in special games dedicated to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Not only that, the diverse food court with many attractive dishes will also satisfy the whole family. Come to AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon this Mid-Autumn Festival to experience a fun and meaningful festival season with your kids.
