Held for the first time, the event aims to combine the festivities of the past and present, the old and new, and the 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.
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A shot of the hanging lanterns, which range in size and colour to light the festival beautifully.
The event drew the participation of nearly 500 artists, including folk artisans, cultural and historical researchers, fashion designers and many others.
Children participating in the event will have chance to be introduced to a number of traditional and energetic folk games, traditional toys and foods.
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Children are introduced to traditional toys.
On this occasion, the organising board donated VND1 billion to the Thien Nhan and Friends Programme to help children living in difficult circumstances.
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Traditional Vietnamese foods are displayed artistically.
The event will take place 5pm to 10pm and continues each evening through to October 1.
The same day, over 1,500 gifts were presented to children living in difficult circumstances in Dak Ha and Ngoc Hoi districts, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.
