The event was live broadcast, connecting with 14 locations in Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, Ha Tinh, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Tre and Kien Giang.

President Vo Van Thuong presents gifts to children.

Held from September 19-29, the event is underway with various activities, such as the presentation of over 5 million lanterns and gifts to disadvantaged, orphan, Covid-19-hit children and those in remote, mountainous and island areas from 22 cities and provinces.

As many as 100 children, including 50 who lost their parents due to Covid-19 and 50 disadvantaged children from Binh Phuoc received Mid-Autumn gifts and scholarships worth 2 million VND (83 USD) each from the President.

The total gifts and works presented to Binh Phuoc on this occasion were valued at 1.6 billion VND.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter bustles with mid-autumn festival

The Mid-autumn festival opened at Dong Xuan Area Market in the downtown of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in Hoan Kiem District on September 22.

First Hanoi Autumn Festival to take place in late September

The first Hanoi Autumn Festival, themed “Hanoi in Autumn – Come to love”, is scheduled to take place at the Hoan Kiem walking space and Hanoi Children’s Palace from September 29 to October 1, aiming to promote Hanoi’s autumn destinations and tourism products.

Vietnamese reality show nominated at Busan International Film Festival

Variety show “Hanh Trinh Ky Thu” (Let’s Feast Vietnam) has been chosen to compete for the Best Reality & Variety award at the Asia Content Awards and Global OTT Awards of Busan International Film Festival.

Innovative start-up festival opens in Hai Phong

A festival for innovative start-ups (Techfest) opened in Hai Phong City on September 18, under the theme ‘Hai Phong – The City of Innovation’.

Vietnamese gown graces Venice Film Festival

Miss Arab Next Top Model 2019 Sofia Saidi's figure–accentuating dress by designer Pham Dang Anh Thu wowed the red carpet at the renowned Venice Film Festival this year.

Source: VNA