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The space also contributes to introduce aspects of local culture to visitors. Traditional toys are put on display for children to enjoy. Cakes are an indispensable part of a typical tray for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Animal-shaped lanterns are showcased to give visitors an insight into traditional culture. A giant lantern represents the highlight of the cultural space. Tourists are thoroughly excited at having the chance to snap photos at the lantern festival. The post Sparkling lanterns in Hue celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Tourism updated in light of new normal Ancient book seeks UNESCO recognition Vietnamese culture brought to life by Lego bricks Musical and visual art piece “L’Histoire du soldat” to be screened online Hanoi stadium allows 12,000 spectators at World Cup qualifiers next month Ho Chi Minh City artists auc

The parade greatly excites crowds who throng streets of the central city. Art performances held on streets to the north of Truong Tien Bridge draws great attention from the public. A drum beating performance held to the south of Phu Xuan Bridge A lantern parade goes across Phu Xuan Bridge. Young people join in a lantern parade held on Le Loi street. Animal-shaped lanterns adorn Tran Hung Dao street. Street parades create a bustling atmosphere along the main roads of Hue in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, or September 10 this year. The post Lion dance excites street crowds as Full Moon Festival in full swing appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Hanoi specialty for Tet: candied lotus seed Hanoi, one of the cheapest cities to live for expats in the world Famous incense-making

A major street in UNESCO-recognised city of Hoi An has turned quiet, and rain has started to fall in the city. In Quang Tri province, several residential houses have been damaged by heavy rain and strong wind. Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh, who is head of the command to deal with Noru consequences has made a fact-finding trip to Quang Tri to examine its preparedness. Soldiers have been mobilized to reinforce residential houses in Binh Dinh province. Streets have become quiet as residents have been advised to stay indoors. Needy residents have received support to move to safe places. A big tree has been brought down by strong wind and heavy rain in Da Nang. . In the afternoon, a residential evacuation campaign was underway in Quang Tri province. Among them are the elderly, women, and children who live in flood and landslide prone areas. Rain started to pour down in Quang Nam as it was getting

He then offers incense to the ancestors, praying for good luck. The sorcerer also offers incense to earth, river and stream gods, praying for blessings for local villagers. The present-day hair washing ceremony is of profound humanity as it expresses people’s faith in gods, wishing for good things. Two or three weeks before the ceremony, Thai women prepare their special shampoo by washing sticky rice and keeping the rice water in an earthen pot for at least one week until it turns sour. Sour rice water is believed to make the hair smooth and shiny. The shampoo for men is soap berry liquid made from soap berries burnt and then soaked in hot water. The ceremony is said to bring the family good luck if a young girl is selected to participate in it. Each villager participating in the festival prepares a bamboo tube containing sour rice water to wash their hair. The ritual is held by the village’s steam nearby.