Carrying Carp-Shaped Lanterns
It's a tradition for the Vietnamese to make and carry lanterns during the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is a happy time for children. Parents will spend time making lanterns for their children or buying them from the stores. A legend states that a carp spirit once killed many people during the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, so that no household dared to go outside during that night.
Places to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam in 2025
The Hoi An Lantern Festival celebrates the full moon, and it is also known as the full moon lantern festival. It usually takes place every month, on the 14th day of the lunar month. As the name suggests, the biggest feature of this festival is the lanterns. Lanterns are beautifully lit in and around the old town. You can walk around the wonderful ancient town, and not only can you enjoy colorful lanterns, but also see locals playing Chinese chess, folk performances, and live music. You can also take a Sampan ride on the Hoai River, which is perhaps the best way to take in Hoi An Lantern Festival's magical atmosphere. As the Mid-Autumn Festival is nearing, Hanoi Old Quarter become super exciting and colorful. Many streets in the Old Quarter are filled with brilliant colors of lanterns, star-shaped lanterns, paper masks, traditional toys, and decorative items. During Mid-Autumn Festival, many activities will be taken place in Hang Ma street and Hanoi Old Quarter like the opening ceremony of the Mid-Autumn Festival, singing, dancing, outdoor games, and many other traditional activities. In Saigon, there is a variety of places to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Luong Nhu Hoc Lantern Street is a great place to go. The whole area is lighted up by countless beautiful lanterns in uncounted different shapes.
