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On September 16th, at Phuoc Tien Primary School (Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province), the Khanh Hoa Union of Friendship Organizations, in collaboration with the Provincial Students' Association and the Center of Culture and Cinema, organized the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. The event attracted the participation of more than 70 foreign children living and studying in the locality, along with Vietnamese children.

A foreign child is choosing her favorite mid-autumn lantern. Photo: Khanh Hoa Newspaper

At the event, both foreign and Vietnamese children enjoyed the warm atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival through lively lion dance performances, special magic shows, and joyful art performances by the students of Phuoc Tien Primary School. They also received traditional Mid-Autumn lanterns, joined in the lantern parade, and enjoyed delicious mooncakes. The event was filled with fun and laughter.

A representative from the Khanh Hoa Union of Friendship Organizations expressed their desire to bring Mid-Autumn joy to all children, including foreign children living in the province. This event also served as an opportunity to introduce the unique cultural traditions of Vietnam to the international community.

Moon cake making classes always attract many domestic and foreign tourists. Photo: VTV

Meanwhile, in Ho Chi Minh City, many tourists and foreigners had the opportunity to experience the unique characteristics of the Mid-Autumn Festival through a traditional mooncake making class. Here, they not only learned how to make mixed-nut mooncakes but also discovered interesting cultural stories behind the mooncake, a familiar symbol of the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival.

Eloa Reis, a tourist from Brazil, excitedly shared "I've eaten Vietnamese mooncakes many times, but this time, when I made them myself, I really understood the meaning of each step. From kneading the dough, choosing the ingredients to shaping, every detail is imbued with the traditional spirit." Thanks to the dedicated guidance of Vietnamese culinary experts, Eloa gained a deeper understanding of combining ingredients such as mung beans, lotus seeds, and how to make the mooncakes.

Two types of cakes, traditional and green tea, are loved by many people. Photo: VTV

In the class, Evgeniya from Russia was extremely surprised to learn that the golden syrup for making moon cakes needs to be prepared 6 months to 1 year in advance to achieve the right color and consistency. This is the factor that helps moon cakes have a sweet taste and can be preserved for a long time.

In addition to traditional moon cakes, many foreign guests also tried new flavors such as green tea, bringing unique colors and flavors. For vegetarians, the cake filling can also be replaced with green beans, red beans, satisfying diverse tastes.

The Mid-Autumn Festival offers international visitors a chance to experience Vietnamese culture beyond just the food. Traditional mooncakes, with their rich history and symbolism, provide a fascinating glimpse into Vietnamese traditions, enhancing the overall travel experience.

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