Celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival are in full swing at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, where a vibrant exhibition dedicated to traditional lanterns and toys has been set up. This festive occasion, which occurs annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, is sure to bring joy and smiles to all who attend.
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As the season of Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Tuyen Quang is bustling with activity and festivity; streets of the city are lit up with numerous giant lanterns, and neighbourhood parades are taking place in the afternoons.
