The nearly 400-meter-long Hang Ma Street is bustling with people strolling and admiring Mid-Autumn toys.

This year, traditional toys are prominent. Lanterns, papier-mache masks, lion heads, and various other toys fill storefronts, creating a festive atmosphere characteristic of Hanoi's Mid-Autumn Festival.

The street, about 8 meters wide, has been shimmering with lights for several weeks and is typically crowded in the evenings, especially on weekends.

Artisan Dang Van Hau's *to he* (traditional figurines) shop attracts many visitors and shoppers. Numerous designs, including lion heads, five-fruit trays, and star lanterns, are crafted from glutinous rice flour.

Dozens of *to he* models are available, priced from 50,000 VND to several hundred thousand VND, depending on the type.

Streamer lanterns depicting Cuoi and Hang (folkloric characters associated with the Mid-Autumn moon), fish-shaped lanterns, and small star lanterns attract children, with prices ranging from 30,000 to 70,000 VND.

Traveling over 30 km from their home in Dan Phuong commune to Hang Ma, Hoang Duong and Thuy Linh shared, "The Mid-Autumn atmosphere on the street is very joyful. We are wearing *ao dai* (traditional Vietnamese dress) to capture beautiful memories of this occasion."

Young people often visit Hang Ma to take souvenir photos. The vibrant colors and whimsical shapes of the Mid-Autumn toys enhance their pictures.

Due to the immense crowd on Hang Ma Street, fathers carry their young children on their shoulders during the Mid-Autumn festivities.

The traditional Mid-Autumn market on Hang Ma Street has long been a familiar gathering spot for the 8th full moon of the lunar calendar. It is not just a place to buy toys but also a cultural hub where traditions are preserved and nurtured across generations.

Giang Huy