Vietnam-Canada Cultural Bridge Strengthened by Mid-Autumn Festival Event in Thunder Bay

In Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, a Mid-Autumn Festival (Tết Trung thu) event organized by the Vietnamese community was held. In the autumn city adorned with colorful foliage, Vietnamese children had the opportunity to share fond childhood memories as if they were in Vietnam. This event aims to help Vietnamese people living abroad pass down their homeland's traditional culture to the next generation and deepen exchanges with the local community. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday in Vietnam where families gather, admire the moon, and children enjoy toys and mooncakes. The event in Thunder Bay served as a valuable opportunity to introduce Vietnamese culture on Canadian soil. Participating children experienced Vietnamese culture through traditional games, songs, and dances. This event is expected to play a role as a cultural bridge between Vietnam and Canada, helping to deepen mutual understanding between the two countries. Within Vietnam, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated across the country as a special day for children. The importance of supporting children in difficult circumstances and the inheritance of traditional culture in modern times are also conveyed through official messages. Source: Nhan Dan