Bringing cultural heritage closer to children through the Mid-Autumn Festival experience

Opening the program in the area in front of the Kite Court are lion dances, monk dances and Xam singing performances. Not only enjoying, children also have the opportunity to interact directly with artisans, learn how to express the melody and rhythm of Xam art. This form of interaction creates an open atmosphere, helping folk art no longer be strange to children.

In the Thuy Dinh area, the water puppet show also attracts the attention of many families. Traditional colorful performances are presented visually, suitable for children’s ages, thereby bringing a natural approach to Vietnam’s typical art form.

Besides performances, the program also has a lot of space for practical activities. Under the guidance of artisans, children can directly mold to he, shape fruits with dough, decorate papier-mâché masks and make leaf-plaited products. Instead of just learning about traditional toys through pictures and books, children can do each step themselves and feel the value of folk crafts.

The Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere continues to be stirred up in the Architectural Garden area with a series of folk games such as tug of war, rope jumping, stilt walking, mandarin box, sack jumping, grapefruit rolling or volleyball. Games familiar to many generations are held amid ethnic architectural spaces, creating a combination of fun and cultural discovery.

According to Associate Professor, PhD. Tran Hong Hanh, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, through the theme “Colors of cultural heritage”, the Museum hopes the program will not only be a fun Mid-Autumn Festival activity but also become a bridge to help generations access heritage in a direct and intimate way. Children’s ability to make traditional toys, participate in folk games and listen to stories about the Mid-Autumn Festival from artisans is expected to contribute to forming a love for national culture, while also creating a foundation for preserving and transmitting heritage values.

With a combination of performance, play and practice, “Mid-Autumn Festival 2026: Colors of Cultural Heritage” has created a diverse experience space for children. Here, children can listen to Xam singing, watch water puppetry, participate in folk games and make traditional products themselves. This is also an opportunity for family members to participate and share experiences about the Mid-Autumn Festival in an interactive cultural space.

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