Hanoi’s Mid-Autumn 2025: Where Tradition Meets Celebration

Every Mid-Autumn Festival, Hanoi seems to wear a new coat radiant, shimmering, and steeped in nostalgia. The old quarter. Usually quiet and contemplative, come alive with lanterns, the  beat of lion drums, and people come to festive place. The celebratory spirit spreads through every alley, from small shops glowing with lanterns of every color and shape on Hang Ma Street to the cultural space around Hoan Kiem’s walking street, painting a dazzling and unforgettable picture of the season.

Mid-Autumn in Hanoi is not only a celebration for children, it’s also a time for adults to revisit cherished childhood memories. Star-shaped lanterns, hand-painted paper masks, and lion drums are still sold as timeless reminders of traditional values. Families gather around the festive tray, sharing mooncakes, sticky rice from Vong village, ripe persimmons, bananas, and other seasonal treats that have long been associated with the full moon.

As night falls, the walking street around Hoan Kiem Lake becomes a perfect rendezvous. Hundreds of lanterns reflect off the water’s surface, creating a magical scene. Lion dances, folk performances, and communal lantern parades fill the air with excitement. Adults stroll leisurely, children laugh and play—the entire space pulses with the spirit of Hanoi.

This Mid-Autumn Festival 2025, Hanoi is hosting a variety of exciting cultural events that are not to be missed. Visitors can fully immerse themselves in the festive spirit through traditional games and vibrant cultural activities. One of the highlights is the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts (No. 2 Hoa Lu Street, Hanoi), taking place from October 2nd to 5th. The festival features a series of hands-on experiences such as making traditional toys, crafting tò he figurines, pottery shaping, and painting folk art. It also includes captivating performances like “Moonlight Journey,” “Welcoming the Mid-Autumn Festival,” and “Shining Stardust.” It promises to offer unforgettable experiences this Mid-Autumn Festival.

The children's drawing contest “Mid-Autumn Through My Eyes” and the costume design challenge for Ms. Hang and Uncle Cuoi offer a creative playground for young participants while encouraging the preservation of traditional folk culture ( open at 7:30 PM on October 2nd at the Vietnam Center for Cultural and Artistic Exhibitions, No. 2 Hoa Lu Street, Hanoi)

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for every Vietnamese to reconnect with their roots and cherish traditional cultural values. For visitors seeking vibrant cultural experiences and captivating traditional events, it is a celebration that promises unforgettable memories. Hanoi Home wish you an enjoyable and memorable Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.