Ideas to organize an interesting Mid-Autumn Festival – HoaBinh Events

Mid-autumn festival have always been children’s favorite occasions; this is the time for children to enjoy exciting activities, hang out with friends or family, and savor tasty food. How do you make your mid-autumn festival such a joyful and engaging event? Let HoaBinh Events give you some suggestions. 

What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?

This event is known in Asian culture; it takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is the brightest and roundest. The mid-autumn festival is not only for having fun and relaxing; it also shows respect to our ancestors as well as hope for a better life. It is believed that celebrating the moon festival is an opportunity for parents to spend time with their kids and show appreciation and love.

The mid-autumn festival is the time for children to have fun and enjoy amusing performances
The mid-autumn festival is the time for children to have fun and enjoy amusing performances

Exciting activities in the Mid-autumn Festival

This event earns a special place in Vietnamese children’s hearts. However, hosting a successful and delighted moon party is never an easy task; it requires precision, creativity, and dedication. Scroll on to collect some suggested activities during your mid-autumn event.

  • Lion dance: During the event, the lion dance creates a lively and bustling atmosphere. The sounds of drum beats and cheerful laughter from everyone generate an extremely exciting festival atmosphere. This traditional dance holds significant importance in the mid-autumn celebration.
The lion dance is one of the most typical activities in mid-autumn festival
The lion dance is one of the most typical activities of the mid-autumn festival
  • Lantern Parade: On full-moon nights, children carry their colorful star-shaped lanterns, walking all over the street and singing songs. Hosting lantern-making contests encourages children to demonstrate their creativity and makes their holidays more memorable and meaningful.
The lighting of lanterns brings unforgettable memories to children
The lighting of lanterns brings unforgettable memories to children
  • Moon Cake Festival: This is the most typical food related to the mid-autumn festival; boxes of various flavored moon cakes are sold all over the streets. People also buy this food as gifts or for their families to enjoy the taste of the mid-autumn festival.
The taste of the mid-autumn festival through many flavors of moon cakes
The taste of the mid-autumn festival through many flavors of moon cakes
  • Mid-Autumn festival tray: the Vietnamese put much effort into decorating their festive tray with lots of fresh fruits, bringing a very colorful and vibrant activity. Children are also allowed to work on their trays; after all, the one who creates the most beautiful tray will be awarded.
A beautiful fruit tray on a full-moon day
A beautiful fruit tray on a full-moon day
  • Entertaining competition: the young kids will perform on stage; it could be singing, dancing, or presenting a play. This activity creates a joyful atmosphere for children as they can immerse themselves in the feel of the mid-autumn festival.

Tips to produce a perfect mid-autumn festival

As the mid-autumn party is getting more attention from many parents and neighborhoods, here are some aspects to consider when hosting a mid-autumn festival:

  • Prepare a detailed plan: It requires the event organizers to carefully write down a script that includes information about all the performances, games, or any mascots showing up at the party. Organizing the mid-autumn festival will be much easier with a well-prepared plan.
  • Choose time and location: it is advised that the mid-autumn festival be held at a vast venue so that children have space to run around and participate in games. As children are the main guests of the moon party, the venue needs to ensure safety for the kids. The event could occur during the day or evening; it does not have to be exactly on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunar calendar. Try to set the time for the weekend so both parents and their children can attend.
Choose a vast location for entertaining activities
Choose a vast location for entertaining activities
  • Guest limit: Anticipating the number of attendees could remarkably help you create a detailed plan. From here, select suitable games, presents, and food courts for the guests. Remember to send out the invitation one week before the event so the adults can arrange their kid’s schedules.
  • Budget planning: After identifying the guest limit, time, and venue, the organizer could list all expenses and minimize the risk of budget shortfalls. You could also consider calling for sponsorships or financial support.
  • Allocate employees: experienced staff should be in charge of vital tasks; others will be responsible for their missions allocated by the core. Every individual needs to have a high sense of responsibility and dedicate their effort to the work.

HoaBinh Events – a professional event production company

Hosting a seamless mid-autumn festival requires many factors. Specifically, as a professional event agency with over 15 years in this field, HoaBinh Events is confident in delivering you the best and most joyful Mid-Autumn festival. Ensuring high-quality service with very skilled experts and staff who promise to carry out your events with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Above is some information about the mid-autumn festival. We hope this blog has provided you with useful tips. Contact HoaBinh Events through the hotline at (+84) 939.311.911 – (+84) 913.311.911 for 24/7 support.