Thu Vong Nguyet festival opens in Temple of Literature

09:10, 02/10/2017

Thu Vong Nguyet, the biggest cultural event celebrating the Mid Autumn Festival opened at the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam) on September 29 in Hanoi and it is beautiful.

 

Thu Vong Nguyet, the biggest cultural event celebrating the Mid Autumn Festival opened at the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam) on September 29 in Hanoi and it is beautiful.

Thousands of colorful lanterns illuminate the beautiful Temple of Literature.
Thousands of colorful lanterns illuminate the beautiful Temple of Literature.

 

Hundreds of ornate lotus flowers float on the surface of the water.
Hundreds of ornate lotus flowers float on the surface of the water.

 

Trees are adorned with hanging lanterns creating beautiful,  atmospheric lighting.
Trees are adorned with hanging lanterns creating beautiful, atmospheric lighting.

 

An artistic shot of the hanging lanterns, which range in size and colour to light the festival beautifully.
An artistic shot of the hanging lanterns, which range in size and colour to light the festival beautifully.

 

Traditional toys for kids at the Mid Autumn festival
Traditional toys for kids at the Mid Autumn festival

 

Traditional masks displayed on a table and presided over by a young member of staff
Traditional masks displayed on a table and presided over by a young member of staff

 

A selection of traditional Vietnamese foods displayed artistically.
A selection of traditional Vietnamese foods displayed artistically.

 

The star lamp is synonymous with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The star lamp is synonymous with the Mid-Autumn Festival.

 

Children are introduced to traditional toys, a far cry from the toys they have grown up playing with
Children are introduced to traditional toys, a far cry from the toys they have grown up playing with

(Source: VOV)