 The Autumn Fair 2025 is held at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi from October 26 to November 4, 2025. (Photo: VOV) |
Many traditional crafts of the capital are being demonstrated live, drawing strong interest from visitors. The To he (toy figurine) booth has been one of the most popular spots.
“This booth is perfect for children to learn about our folk traditions. The To he figures are really beautiful,” a visitor told VOV.
Another visitor shared:, “When my child and I arrived, we went straight to the To he stall. Kids don’t often get to try hands-on activities like this, so my child was very excited. As we looked around the folk stalls, I showed my child the To he figures — they reflect our country’s traditional images.”
 The booth showcasing traditional To he figurines draws large crowds. (Photo: VOV) |
At the “Quintessence of Hanoi Autumn” space, visitors can explore Quat Dong embroidery village with its delicate hand-embroidered paintings, admire mother-of-pearl inlay and wood carvings from Phu Xuyen village, or shop for bamboo and rattan crafts from Phu Nghia village.
“I brought our own handmade products to the fair to introduce them to more people and elevate the reputation of our village’s conical hats," said Ms. Pham Thi Van from Chuong Village Conical Hat Enterprise. "In the past, the hats were made only from palm leaves, but now we’ve improved the designs by using silk and sedge as well.”
Mr. Do Bao Ngoc from Bao Ngoc Fine Arts Wood Workshop said the products they brought here represent the essence of their craft village. “Over the years, we’ve joined many events to preserve and develop traditional crafts. This fair is a meaningful opportunity to promote our products to a wider audience,”
 A highlight of the Hanoi-themed space at the fair. (Photo: VOV) |
A standout feature is the “Hanoi Autumn Road” - a large space recreating the city’s Old Quarter. The warm yellow color theme evokes classic Hanoi images: hackberry trees, chrysanthemums, sunlit streets, Vong village young green rice, milk flowers, Van Phuc silk, Bat Trang pottery, and Chang Son fans - all symbols of the city’s grace and creativity.
“It feels so real - every wall and roof looks like those in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. I really enjoy this space because both the elderly and children can have fun here," Ms. Le Thi Hoa Mai from Dong Anh said. "What impressed me most were the Old Quarter stalls - from ao dai to wooden craft shops - you can discover something new with every step.”
The “Quintessence of Hanoi Autumn” area also features traditional cuisine such as pho, young green rice flakes, and steamed rice rolls, giving visitors a taste of the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Thang Long-Hanoi.