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Tet Trung Thu is the mid autumn Vietnamese festival and is the second most popular festival of the nation. Tet Trung Thu of Vietnam usually falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of lunar calender and it occurs between mid September to early October. Majority of the Vietnamese celebrate Tet Trung Thu on the weekends. Tet Trung Thu is a wonderful Vietnamese festival and is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
The origin of Tet Trung Thu dates back to 15-20,000 years ago in Southeast Asia. The dates of the festival vary and it has been a popular Vietnamese festival from the medieval days. The mythological belief says that the Mid-Autumn moon festival is a way in which the parents make up their lost time with the children after the harvest season.
During the harvest season the parents lack time to spent with their children and hence the arrival of the festival calls for celebration with family and friends after a long work. The festival is celebrated during the full moon representing fullness and prosperity of life.
People enjoy a lot during the festival and beautiful parades on street are displayed by the children. Singing and traditional dances are also phenomenal and it is customary part of the festival. Tet Trung Thu has its own significance in Vietnam events and festival, and is a beautiful way of celebrating Vietnam's love for their children.
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