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What is Moon Festival called in Vietnamese?
Tết Trung Thu
When is Moon Festival held?
the 15th day of the 8th lunar month
Which tales that go with Moon Festival?
The tale of Chị Hằng and Chú Cuội
Which can you see in the Moon Festival?
Lanterns, dragon dance, toys, mooncakes, ......
What kind of tree in the tale of Chú Cuội?
Banyan tree
Why did the tree fly to the Moon?
Because Cuội's Wife watered it with dirty water
How does the moon look like at that time?
Round and full
What are the names for this festival?
Mid-Autumn Festival, Moon Festival, Reunion Festival, Children Festival
Who is the person wearing mask in lion dancing?
Earth God or God of Earth (Ông địa)
What does that person represent?
He represents for the land region and supports people to have a peaceful and prosperous life.
How many kind of mooncakes and what are they?
Oven-baked mooncakes (Bánh nướng) and Soft crust mooncakes (Bánh dẻo)
What does the mooncake symbolize?
Luck, Happiness, Health and Wealth
Where is the place in Vietnam that you can see the most floating lanterns in Moon Festival?
Hoi An Ancient Town
Why is Moon Festival important to Vietnamese people?
Because people live far away. That's the time they spend together. Most parents care for their children by buying toys or lanterns.
What do the children in "Moon Story" do to meet Cuội?
Carry lanterns to light the way from the Earth to the Moon.
