The Mid-Autumn Festival is a special time of year when the moon is at its brightest and roundest. Tet Trung Thu, or the Mid-Autumn Festival, occurs annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on September 17th this year.
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| The Mid-Autumn Festival is considered one of the most important holidays in Vietnam and other Asian countries. |
In Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, and China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a beloved family holiday. However, this year’s festivities in Hanoi are a bit different due to Typhoon Yagi, with many cultural and entertainment activities being postponed.
While the full extent of the festival may not be experienced, the delicious mooncakes still offer a taste of the celebrations. These sweet treats are a highlight for both locals and tourists in Hanoi, with a variety of flavors and fillings.
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| Moon cakes from Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel. The Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam is a time to indulge in mooncakes, play folk games, and spend time with family and friends. |
To truly immerse yourself in the local festival, a visit to Hang Ma Street is a must. Here, you’ll find mooncakes with a variety of sweet fillings, from durian to taro and everything in between. Remember, these cakes are meant to be savored, so don’t bite into them like a Big Mac! The traditional way to enjoy a mooncake is to cut it into quarters or eighths and eat it delicately with a cup of hot tea.
This Mid-Autumn, The Hanoi Times invites you to indulge in a literary and puppetry spectacle with their Hanoi Hotel Mooncake Collection 2024 Muse. This collection showcases the ethereal beauty of Chang’E, the Moon Goddess, and her rabbits in a unique blend of Baroque and Renaissance theater styles. Each intricate design is a work of art, with elegant jade green hues, merging Eastern and Western aesthetics.
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| The Hanoi Hotel Mooncake Collection captures the beauty of East-meets-West design. |
According to Chef Li Jian Chuan, the hotel has built a reputation for its authentic mooncakes with Hong Kong flavors. Under the guidance of the renowned Chinese chef, the pastry team has crafted each mooncake with precision, ensuring a unique and delicious taste experience. “Our mooncakes are handcrafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients,” said Chef Li, highlighting the variety of flavors, from white lotus to black sesame and walnut.
Over at Pan Pacific Hanoi, the 2024 Mooncake Collection takes inspiration from the beauty of Vietnamese maidens in poetry. With minimalist, elegant, and luxurious designs, the collection evokes the timeless beauty of ancient Vietnamese women on a full moon night. The hotel offers six exquisite flavors, including Lotus with Salted Egg Yolk and Chocolate with Cream Cheese, all made with premium, fresh ingredients.
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| The Moon n Sun Company presents a mooncake collection inspired by a renowned painting, capturing the flavors of late summer and early autumn. |
Moon n Sun, a gift brand, introduces a mooncake collection this year that is sure to delight. Inspired by the painting “Ha Man Thu Lai” by Hanoi-based painter Trinh Huu Ngoc, the collection evokes the flavors and emotions of the changing seasons. The still life captures the purity and serenity of Hanoi’s autumn, with a blend of fresh green leaves and warm pink flowers.
Muong Thanh Hospitality has launched a mooncake collection titled Sparkling Moon – Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion. The cake boxes feature cheerful images that evoke the night of the full moon, illuminating the smiles of children and the happiness of families reunited. It’s a reminder of the joy and magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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| Muong Thanh Hospitality’s mooncakes bring to mind the joy of past Mid-Autumn Festival reunions. |
To celebrate the 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival, Hanoi Daewoo Hotel presents the Story of The Moon collection, inspired by the exquisite magnolia blossoms. The elegant cream, gold, and orange boxes showcase the culinary excellence of the hotel’s baked mooncakes, with classic flavors like lotus seed and creative options like raspberry.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
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Ancient house in Ma May
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Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
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Russian Film Week opens in Hanoi
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