The 2024 Mid-Autumn Food Safety Festival will be unfolding at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi until September 17.
| One of the booths at the festival showcases mooncakes. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times |
With nearly 100 booths showcasing a wealth of delicacies, residents and visitors can explore an array of fruits, mooncakes, jams, candies, beverages, and festive toys made by local artisans.
At the festival, visitors will be treated to traditional moon cakes, unique regional fruits, and enchanting Mid-Autumn toys, including star lanterns and spinning lanterns, all expertly crafted by talented artisans.
At the opening ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang, Deputy Director of Hanoi's Department of Industry and Trade, emphasized that this festival is an opportunity for reputable food producers from Hanoi and beyond to provide the capital's residents with diverse culinary treats for a joyous Mid-Autumn celebration.
He added that the event is designed to empower businesses and cooperatives, helping them promote their brands and showcase traditional food products from across the country.
"The festival also aims to raise public awareness about food safety and the quality of Mid-Autumn products," Thang said.
Organizers also urged businesses, producers, and the community to support the flood victims so that everyone can enjoy a warm and joyful Mid-Autumn Festival together.
| Local residents enjoy Mid-Autumn toys at the event. |
