As the mid-autumn festival draws near, many different kinds of traditional toys like lanterns, cardboard masks and lion-headed masks are sold along the streets in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
As the mid-autumn festival draws near, many different kinds of traditional toys like lanterns, cardboard masks and lion-headed masks are sold along the streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
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| Traditional toys for the mid-autumn festival have regained popularityon the local market in recent years. |
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| Lanterns in different shapes and colours are sold for between VND20,000 and VND40,000 each |
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| Small lanterns can be bought for between VND15,000 and VND20,000 each |
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| This shop specializes in selling fabric lanterns of different colours and sizes |
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| Traditional toys attract a large number of customers as they are mainly made from paper, wood and bamboo and are handcrafted by artisans in Hai Phong and Hanoi. |
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| Star-shaped lanterns are one of the best-selling products. In addition, den keo quan (a lantern which spins around with rotating paper-cut figures) are sold at prices from VND50,000 to VND200,000 each |
(Source: VOV)
