Starting on the 8th lunar month (around September 15 in the regular calendar), Hang Luoc, Phung Hung, Dong Xuan streets, and especially the Hang Ma street area buzz with excitement as they kick off the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.

The Old Quarter Mid-Autumn Market runs from September 15 to 29, giving visitors a chance to fully immerse themselves in the spirit of this unique holiday.

Traders get ready to sell traditional items like star lanterns, masks, and lion costumes.

People can find a variety of colorful and creatively designed robot models, lanterns, and toys.

A new trend of this year is jade rabbit figurines alongside woven bamboo products like cages, boats, and bracelets.

The prices of colorful rabbit toys range between 1 and 2 USD.

Carp lanterns, lion costumes, and other decorative items are available at prices ranging from 3 USD to 6 USD, and they continue to draw in eager customers.

The vibrant shops are a popular hangout spot for young people to snap photos and check in on social media.