Hội An brings traditional values to entertain visitors for Mid-Autumn Festival

VietnamNews - Sep 23, 2026

Renowned for its traditional silk lantern-making heritage, Hội An is a popular destination, with dazzling lantern-lit streets, music and performances, recreational activities that evoke childhood memories and a variety of cultural and artistic programmes reflecting its distinctive local identity.

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