The bustling atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival lantern season.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, traditional markets, supermarkets, and lantern stalls are ablaze with vibrant colors. This year, the Mid-Autumn lantern market is not only lively in terms of designs and materials but also diverse in price, catering to the needs of various customer groups.

Colorful fabric carp-shaped lanterns attract children.

Along the streets lined with children's toy shops, you can easily find countless styles of Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns, from traditional lanterns made of cellophane and bamboo to plastic and electronic lanterns. Ms. Nguyen Nhat Linh (from Duc Hoa commune) shared: "Children nowadays like lanterns with music and familiar cartoon characters from TV, so parents indulge their preferences. I find the designs of lanterns in recent years very diverse, and the prices are also reasonable."

This year, the market also features wooden-framed lamps sold with paint sets, priced from 60,000 to 100,000 VND, allowing children to unleash their creativity. Additionally, lamps made of velvet-coated zinc with LED lights are also popular due to their eye-catching design and durability.

Handmade cellophane paper lanterns in the shape of roosters, carp, butterflies, or stars, etc., range in price from 100,000 to 500,000 VND per piece, depending on size and detail. Due to their fragile nature and the need for careful handling, these lanterns are less frequently chosen by parents for their children's playtime. However, many families still choose them for home decoration, and cafes and shops often use them to create a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere, evoking a sense of nostalgia and familiarity.

Star-shaped lanterns with plywood frames are popular among many people.

Ms. Huynh Phuong Trang (residing in Binh Duc commune) said: “This year, I chose to buy battery-operated plastic lanterns for my child to carry in the lantern parade with her friends. They are durable and safe. At home, I also decorated with carp-shaped lanterns made of cellophane paper. Although there are many modern designs out there, I still want my child to experience the Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere in a traditional way.”

From parents' choices, it's clear that the Mid-Autumn Festival lantern market is catering to both recreational and decorative needs, offering a wide variety of designs and prices. Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuoc Hau, owner of a toy store in Ben Luc commune, said: “I imported all kinds of Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns from the beginning of the 7th lunar month to serve customers who want to give gifts and decorate early. Currently, the store has traditional cellophane paper lanterns, plastic lanterns, and electronic lanterns that play music. I prepared a large quantity of modern lantern designs because they suit the majority of customers. This year, purchasing power remains stable, but we have to compete a lot with lantern designs on e-commerce platforms.”

This year's Mid-Autumn Festival lantern market blends traditional elements with modern touches. This diversity not only provides consumers with more choices but also contributes to a complete and colorful Mid-Autumn Festival celebration.

Thi My

Source: https://baolongan.vn/ron-rang-mua-long-den-trung-thu-a203417.html