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As autumn sets in, stalls selling mooncakes and all kinds of gifts, lanterns, and the streets of Hang Ma become livelier than ever, signaling another Mid-Autumn Festival season approaching. Mid-Autumn Festival is the day children look forward to the most, eagerly awaiting performances and, most importantly, receiving toys during this festive time. Thus, the question of what Mid-Autumn Festival toys to buy for children is always a concern for parents. Below is an article on selecting Mid-Autumn Festival toys for children in 2017 for parents to refer to.
Choosing Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Toys
Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toys have been thoughtfully devised by our ancestors, bearing deep cultural significance. Choosing traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toys is not only safe but also helps these toys be passed down for generations. Each item carries a meaning, a message, and holds fascinating folk stories.
The twinkling lanterns of yore
“Guiding lanterns shine, with five wings divine”
This familiar tune resonates deeply with the Vietnamese people, much like the quintessential lantern toy. The lantern, adorned with five vibrant wings crafted from colorful paper, accompanied by a small wooden handle. Its hollow core often holds a candle, illuminating the five-pointed star.
A traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toy that cannot be overlooked is the mask. With various shapes, most children adore them. Thanks to these masks, children can transform into their favorite characters from the Earth God, Cowherd, Fairy Lady to cartoon characters like Sun Wukong, superheroes for boys, or moon princesses for girls.
All these masks carry the charm of tradition and captivate children with their joviality.
Mid-Autumn drums
“Tùng rinh rinh tùng tùng rinh rinh”
On Mid-Autumn night, the sound of drums resonates throughout the village, alleys, and lanes. The cheerful beats of the drums harmonize with the laughter of children. Made of wood, small and cute, these drums usually have leather faces adorned with countless adorable figures like clowns, fairies... Parents can choose to buy their children hand-held drums or beautifully decorated military drums. Surely, the children will be thrilled and enchanted.
Colorful Dragons Parade
Dragon dancing is an essential part of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Every child dreams of becoming a small lion, dancing under the golden moonlight. Our Dragons Parade toy is the perfect choice for parents looking for a unique Mid-Autumn toy for their children. Not only does it capture the festive spirit, but it also helps children learn more about their cultural heritage and ancient legends, preserving the beauty for generations to come.
Glowing Army Lanterns
Mid-Autumn Festival fills every corner with not only colorful lanterns like red hanging lanterns, star-shaped lanterns, but also the indispensable parade lanterns.
The parade lantern holds many meanings that parents want to convey to their children. The bamboo body represents intelligence, while the six-sided spinning top with six different colors symbolizes six human emotions: love, hate, anger, sadness, joy, and annoyance.
The desire to safeguard human character traits may change, but the moral compass always points towards righteousness. Purchasing adorable parade lanterns for your child and explaining the meaningful story behind them is indeed a wonderful choice.
Choosing Modern Mid-Autumn Toys
As human life advances and living standards improve, toys also become more diverse and abundant to keep up with the trends and meet the evolving needs of the Vietnamese people. Along with this development, the selection of modern Mid-Autumn toys is a matter of concern for parents.
Differing from traditional mid-autumn toys, modern ones are mostly made of plastic instead of paper and bamboo. Modern mid-autumn toys boast vibrant colors and a variety of eye-catching designs, especially appealing to children.
Though still lanterns, they run on batteries and emit delightful sounds that children everywhere enjoy. Alongside, there are toys that foster intelligence in children such as Lego puzzles, Rubik's cubes, remote-control airplanes, or electronic games... For modern toys, parents need to carefully consider the safety and origin of the products. Also, avoid violent toys for your children such as swords or guns.
As mid-autumn approaches, parents are quick to purchase meaningful and wonderful mid-autumn toys for their children. Depending on the child's preferences, parents can choose the most suitable mid-autumn toy to celebrate a joyful and cozy mid-autumn with their child.
