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The Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual event which is held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on September 13 this year.

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Tuyen Quang province has been the host of the lantern festival each year since 2004.

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Children appear delighted at being able to see the vast array of lanterns on display at the street parade during the festival.

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Each of the festival’s large lanterns were produced by local residents.

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A number of incredible designs were showcased on the lanterns displayed during the street parade.

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Many of the local people who participated in the parade spent several months completing animal-shaped lanterns to wow audiences.

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Young people pose for selfies amid the vibrant event.

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