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Craft village preserves Mid-autumn traditional toys

by T.N21 September 2018 Last updated at 13:06 PM

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VTV.vn - The Mid-Autumn Festival is in just a few days, and children will be given new toys. In the modern world, traditional toys are replaced by modern ones. However, in the past few years, the traditional toy items have gradually recovered.

Currently, Liêu Xá commune has more than 20 households making traditional toys. Some households make their products all year around, some only begin their work when there's a high demand for their products. However, all of the households have a desire to preserve and promote the traditional profession of their ancestors.

In recent years, traditional hand-made toys have replaced imported toys and are in great demand by kids during the festival.

There are hundreds of lanterns, masks and paper lion heads in all shapes, colours and sizes.

Large star-shaped lanterns is popular with many children. Tet Trung Thu, mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam, combines many rituals, customs and legends. It also goes by the names of mid-Autumn Moon Festival or Children’s Festival.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most traditional and popular family holidays in Vietnam, is enjoyed by people throughout the country, regardless of their background or economic status.