Overseas Vietnamese children enjoy Mid-Autumn festival

Vietnamese children in Singapore and Malaysia immersed themselves in the joyful Mid-Autumn festival, organised at the Vietnamese Embassies in these countries on September 26.

Mid-Autumn festival celebrated among Vietnamese communities in Singapore on September 26.
Mid-Autumn festival celebrated among Vietnamese communities in Singapore on September 26.

The Embassy in Singapore welcomed dozens of Vietnamese families and their children, who joined in folk games, lion dances, and lantern shows.

A talent show and a painting competition were also held for the young expats to learn about the traditional values, language and culture of their homeland.

Meanwhile in Malaysia, the Vietnamese Women’s Club hosted a similar event for Vietnamese children.

Ambassador to Malaysia Pham Cao Phong expressed hope that Vietnamese youth in Malaysia would continue learning Vietnamese language, as a way to preserve their national identity.

Participating children took part in traditional games, and enjoyed home-made moon-cakes.