A vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival procession with giant lanterns takes place in Ha Tinh.

On the evening of September 23rd, a vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival lantern procession took place in Ha Tinh City. This was the first time such a grand festival had been held in Ha Tinh, with the theme "Thanh Sen Mid-Autumn Lantern Procession".

Previously, Ha Tinh City assigned local authorities to organize Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations on a small scale; this is the first time a lantern procession has passed through all the streets. "The purpose is to give people enjoyable experiences, and also to stimulate tourism development," a leader of Ha Tinh City shared.

To prepare for the festival, the Party Committee and the government of Ha Tinh City have directed and prepared the necessary infrastructure as well as the form of lantern procession, which is rich in tradition and culture.

"Thanh Sen" is another name for the ancient citadel of Ha Tinh, built in 1882 in what is now Tan Giang ward, Ha Tinh city.

Enlarged images of President Ho Chi Minh are proudly displayed in Mid-Autumn Festival processions.

Dozens of giant Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns in various shapes such as dragons, fish, and stars, crafted by local people from iron, steel, bamboo, and paper, were brought out for display.

Among these are many large lanterns, such as those shaped like dragons, measuring over 10 meters long and 1 meter wide, which were made by the people of Thang Loi village, Dong Mon commune, Ha Tinh city over 10 days.

Dozens of giant Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns in various shapes such as dragons, fish, and stars, crafted by local people from iron, steel, bamboo, and paper, were displayed. Among them were many large lanterns, such as the dragon, measuring over 10 meters long and 1 meter wide, which were made by residents of Thang Loi village, Dong Mon commune, Ha Tinh city over 10 days.

Previously, Ha Tinh City assigned local authorities to organize Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations on a small scale; this is the first time a lantern procession has passed through all the streets. "The purpose is to give people enjoyable experiences, and also to stimulate tourism development," said a leader of Ha Tinh City.

At 8:30 PM, the procession of giant Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns began. The lanterns were placed on wheeled stands and pulled by people.

To create excitement for viewers, many mascots are given dazzling light effects.

Mr. Duong Tat Thang, Secretary of the Ha Tinh City Party Committee, said that the city wishes to organize a special and meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival for the people, especially children. Through the festival, the aim is to educate about the cultural traditions and spiritual values ​​of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, and also to stimulate the economic, cultural, and social development of the city, befitting its status as the political , economic, and social center of Ha Tinh province.

The father and son attend the Mid-Autumn Festival lantern procession.

It is known that this year's Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival in Ha Tinh City will not only be held for one night, but for two nights, on Saturday and Sunday evenings (September 23rd and 24th). In addition, various agencies, wards, communes, and neighborhoods will also have activities to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoy moon-gazing with feasts for children.

The children were very excited to be brought by their parents to watch the procession. "This is the first time I've seen so many big lanterns like this...", Lan Anh said happily.

The Mid-Autumn Festival lantern procession passed through many major streets in Ha Tinh City. Dozens of police officers were deployed along both sides of the road to manage traffic flow.

Many locals and tourists gathered on both sides of the road, cheering and taking advantage of the opportunity to record the joyful moments of the lantern procession with their phones.

The fish-shaped lantern mascot, measuring over 5 meters in length, attracted the attention of the locals.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/tung-bung-ruoc-den-trung-thu-khong-lo-tai-ha-tinh-192230924165139876.htm