In celebration of the end of the harvest, the Mid-autumn Festival -- known as Tết Trung Thu -- is one of the most significant holidays in the Vietnamese calendar. Children are the stars of the festivities, and are given colourful lanterns, masks and musical toys to play with. Lion dances and mooncake stands pop up everywhere, welcoming this special season. Families travelling through Vietnam should be sure to stop and take part in the jovial atmosphere.

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