The program "Mid-Autumn Festival of Ancient Citadel - Son Tay Xu Doai" in 2025 will be held from September 13 to October 4.

Carp-turning-dragon lantern model of residential group 4 - Son Loc, Son Tay ward. *Photo: Son Tay Cultural Center*

Chairman of Son Tay Ward People's Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Huong said that the program "Mid-Autumn Festival of Ancient Citadel - Son Tay Xu Doai" is one of the events that has become the "brand" of Son Tay.

In 2025, the program "Mid-Autumn Festival of the Ancient Citadel - Son Tay Xu Doai" will be organized by the ward from September 13 to October 4 (ie from July 22 to August 13 of the lunar calendar) with a series of activities: Lion, lion, and dragon dance performances; Contest of beautiful Mid-Autumn lantern models, modeled after historical figures, folk legends, favorite animals in fairy tales, fables, or images considered cultural symbols, typical products of each unit...

The 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival lantern model is being completed by residential group 2 - Ai Mo, Son Tay ward. *Photo: Son Tay Cultural Center*

Under the talented and creative hands of the people of the residential groups in the area, the Mid-Autumn lantern models are not only beautiful in form, but also have educational significance, helping children and tourists understand more about the national culture, so that each Son Tay resident can be more proud of the program "Mid-Autumn Festival of the Ancient Citadel - Son Tay Xu Doai".

Bee lantern model of Ninh Tinh residential group, Son Tay ward. Photo: Son Tay Cultural Center

In addition, children will also participate in experiential activities such as: Making star lanterns, lanterns; making clay figurines; making moon cakes; playing folk games; taking photos of Mid-Autumn Festival miniatures...

Carp lantern model of Doai Giap residential group, Son Tay ward. *Photo: Son Tay Cultural Center*

The highlight of the event will be the art program "Full Moon Festival - Mid-Autumn Festival of the Ancient Citadel - Son Tay Xu Doai" taking place at 7:30 p.m. on October 4 (Saturday, August 13th of the lunar calendar) at the main stage of the walking street of the Son Tay Ancient Citadel, with the participation of a parade of lamp models from 57 residential groups.

The organizing committee of the festival will award prizes: Mid-Autumn lantern model contest; lion and dragon dance performance; giving gifts to disadvantaged children in the ward. The Mid-Autumn Festival program also has the participation of comedians, art performances to create moments of relaxation, fun and laughter for young audiences and tourists through special performances...

The Son Tay Ancient Citadel lamp model is being completed by Lac Son residential group. *Photo: Son Tay Cultural Center*

The activities of the program "Mid-Autumn Festival of the Ancient Citadel - Son Tay Xu Doai" in 2025 are organized in conjunction with the walking street space around the moat of the ancient citadel of Son Tay, aiming to preserve and promote traditional cultural values and restore the beauty of the ancient Hanoi Mid-Autumn Festival; create a cultural space and tourist destination for Son Tay and neighboring areas.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/chuong-trinh-trung-thu-thanh-co-son-tay-xu-doai-nam-2025-duoc-to-chuc-tu-ngay-13-9-den-ngay-4-10-715286.html