Hanoi Old Quarter packed with people on Mid-Autumn Festival night

TPO - On the evening of September 17 (the full moon day of the Mid-Autumn Festival), many people in the capital and tourists flocked to Hang Ma Street to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Many streets were packed, and shops were crowded and bustling.

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On the evening of September 17 (the full moon day of the Mid-Autumn Festival), Hang Ma Street was crowded with people and tourists coming to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival.

From early evening, the roads leading to the old quarter were crowded with people and vehicles.

Families bring their children to visit, take pictures and shop.

People lined up to walk around and watch the streets in the cool weather.

From Gia Lam, Mr. Tu took his son to Hang Ma street to buy toys and balloons. "Although it is quite crowded and difficult to travel, I just want my son to be happy," Mr. Tu said.

Many foreign tourists are excited to join in the bustling atmosphere.

Young people continuously check-in in front of the shimmering, colorful scene.

Show off your figure with traditional toys.

Couples leisurely enjoy the atmosphere of the full moon festival.

A little boy was bought a star lantern by his father.

This year, traditional toys such as star lanterns and military lanterns are overwhelming imported goods.

Restaurants and lemon tea shops around Hang Ma area and the cathedral also attract a large number of young people.

"The street was too crowded so I went to the coffee shop to check in and see the bustling atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival," shared Ms. Linh (Kim Ma).