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Mid-Autumn festival in Hanoi Old Quarter
The Hoan Kiem pedestrian zone and Phung Hung mural street will come alive with celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board jointly organised the activities. This year’s festival brings together artists, artisans, and designers who are reimagining traditional celebrations in the city’s heritage spaces – keeping the cultural roots intact while adding a modern twist.
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Mid-Autumn festival in Hanoi Old Quarter
Culture 00:45The Hoan Kiem pedestrian zone and Phung Hung mural street will come alive with celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board jointly organised the activities. This year’s festival brings together artists, artisans, and designers who are reimagining traditional celebrations in the city’s heritage spaces – keeping the cultural roots intact while adding a modern twist.
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