Top 6 Most Fun and Engaging Moon Festival Scripts for Chú Cuội and Chị Hằng

Part 1: The Entrance of Chị Hằng and Chú Cuội

- Chú Cuội: Dear children, every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, from the remote village corners to the bustling streets across the country, children eagerly carry lanterns and celebrate with mooncakes.
- Chị Hằng: In the same joyful spirit, today, the parents and grandparents of our class, in collaboration with the Moon Palace of Chị Hằng and Chú Cuội, are hosting the 'Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration' for all the good, studious, and beautiful children at the primary school. Are you all excited? Dear children, as President Hồ Chí Minh once said:
'Children are like buds on a tree,'
'Knowing how to eat, sleep, and study is what makes them good.'

So, any child in the audience who eats well, sleeps soundly, studies hard, and regularly receives praise from their parents and teachers, raise your hand to show Chị Hằng!

- Chú Cuội: Wow, so many of you are raising your hands, Chị Hằng! That means our little ones are really following Uncle Hồ's teachings, right? I also heard that at the kindergarten... the children are not only cute but also great at learning. Who can read the rhyme about 'Chú Cuội'? Chú Cuội has a big gift for the one who can read it out loud.

- Chú Cuội: Chị Hằng, do you see how well the children are reading?

- Chị Hằng: Yes, they are amazing! They know so many nursery rhymes and read them beautifully!

Part 2: Skit Performance:

Scene 1: On the Way to the Moon Palace:

Two children skip onto the stage hand in hand…

- Boy: (stopping abruptly): Wait, wait, wait! My pants... they're falling down! (While speaking, he lifts his pants up.)

- Girl: That's strange, why haven't the other kids come to join us in going to the Moon Palace for mooncakes with Chú Cuội and Chị Hằng?

- Boy: Hmm, let me try calling them.

(As the boy takes out his phone to call, the Witch and Pirate suddenly appear from the wings of the stage, laughing maniacally as they surround the two children.)

- Pirate: Ha ha ha! Finally, we have caught you! Hahaha…

- Witch: You were on your way to the Moon Palace to join Chú Cuội and Chị Hằng for the mooncake feast, right? Well, we are going to kidnap you to trade for Chị Hằng and the mooncakes! Ha ha ha ha… Give me your phone so I can call Chị Hằng!

(The Witch grabs the phone from the boy and calls Chị Hằng. She dials as she walks offstage. End of Scene 1.)

Scene 2: On the Moon: Interspersed with a performance: The children just finished performing (On the Moon, Chú Cuội walks out, feeling anxious.)

- Chú Cuội: Something’s not right, Chị Hằng was supposed to meet me here on the Moon to prepare for the children's mooncake feast! Why isn’t she here yet? The clock is ticking!

(Chú Cuội anxiously pulls out his phone to call Chị Hằng, when the two children rush in, looking terrified.)

- Boy: Chú Cuội! (gasping for breath) Chị... Chị... Hằng has been kidnapped by the Witch and the Pirate! (gasping)

- Girl: They took us and demanded Chị Hằng in exchange for mooncakes. Then they took her too, Chú Cuội! What should we do now? (The boy and girl cry, tugging at Chú Cuội's sleeve.)

- Chú Cuội: Don't worry, I’m here now. We will rescue Chị Hằng!

(Chú Cuội reassures the children when his phone rings. An evil voice sounds on the other end.)

- Pirate: Hahaha, is this Chú Cuội? (Chú Cuội: Yes) We’ve captured Chị Hằng and the mooncakes! Hahaha… You’re all too scared to do anything. If you’re brave enough, come and rescue her! I’ll let you hear Chị Hằng’s voice one last time! Hahaha...

- Chị Hằng (voice over the phone): Huhuhu... Chú Cuội, come save me! I’ve been captured by the evil Witch and Pirate. It’s scary here! Huhuhu... (The Pirate’s laughter echoes on the phone and the call ends.)

- Chú Cuội (yelling into the phone): Hello, Chị Hằng! Chị Hằng! (Only hear the phone beeping.)

(Chú Cuội acts out feeling sad and worried. Two friends enter.)

Friend 1: Chú Cuội, what’s wrong?

Friend 2: What happened, Chú Cuội?

Chú Cuội (suddenly snapping out of it): Thank goodness you’re here! We need to go rescue Chị Hằng and save the mooncake feast! The Pirate and the Witch have kidnapped her, let’s go and get her back!

(Everyone rushes off to rescue Chị Hằng.)

Scene 3: Rescuing Chị Hằng:

Interspersed with a performance and fashion show: The children just finished performing.

(At the Pirate and Witch's hideout, they are celebrating their victory.)

- Witch: Do you think Chú Cuội and the children will come to rescue Chị Hằng?

- Pirate: Ha! Those little kids don’t stand a chance! With a snap of my fingers, they’ll all fall into the sea! Hahaha... (He strokes his beard as he laughs.)

(Before he finishes, Chú Cuội, the two children, and their friends rush in.)

- Chú Cuội: You evil Pirate and Witch, you think you can ruin our Mid-Autumn feast? As long as I’m here, you won’t get away with it!

* Everyone shouts: Let Chị Hằng go! Let Chị Hằng go!

- Witch: Quiet! Are you trying to cause chaos here?

- Pirate: Do you even know where you are, trying to make trouble here???

- Chú Cuội: You villains, let Chị Hằng go so we can go back and enjoy the mooncake feast! (Everyone starts shouting: Let Chị Hằng go so we can go back to the Moon Palace!)

- Witch: Hmph! You’re not scared, huh? Fine, then we’ll have a contest. If you can pass our challenges, we’ll release Chị Hằng.

- Pirate: If not, all of you will be captured and will never get to enjoy the mooncake feast! (Both laugh menacingly.)

- Chú Cuội: Fine, we accept your challenge, but you better keep your word!

- Witch: Agreed! Let the games begin!

(The following games involve the audience, the children play along.)

Part 3 - Games:

Game 1:

- Witch: Challenge 1: Are there any children here who can sing two songs about the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Moon?

Interspersed with a performance: The children perform while Chú Cuội and friends cheer and mock the Witch and Pirate.

Game 2:

- Pirate: Hmph! You’re doing well, but now comes your second challenge! Hahaha… This one you won’t be able to pass! Hahaha...

Challenge 2: I’m craving sour food, so take a spoon and move 15 lemons into my basket. If you can do that, you win! Do you dare to try? Hahaha... (Prepare 3 plates with 15 lemons, 3 spoons, 3 plastic chairs, and 3 baskets for lemons.)

Chú Cuội and his friends: Cheer and invite 3 children to join the game (Prizes are given after the game.)

* After the game, Chú Cuội and his friends celebrate and mock the Witch and Pirate.

Victory, Chị Hằng is saved. Mid-Autumn music starts!

- Chị Hằng: To join in the joyful atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival, let’s all stand up and sing the song 'The Star Lantern.'

Chú Cuội, Chị Hằng, and their friends invite the children to join in the mooncake feast and form a circle. They hand out mooncakes and join the children in the feast.

Part 4: Closing the Program:

As the gifts are almost handed out:

- Chị Hằng (over the background music): Thank you for joining us for the 'Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration.' Dear children, always listen to your parents and study hard. Those who are good and study well will get rewards from Chú Cuội and Chị Hằng next year. Do you all agree?

- Chú Cuội: Thanks to all the esteemed guests, parents, and children. The 'Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration' has come to an end.

- Chị Hằng and Chú Cuội: Goodbye and see you next year at the Mid-Autumn Festival!

Part 1: Introduction of the Program and Distinguished Guests

Dear esteemed guests and beloved children,

"Mid-Autumn Festival, lanterns shining bright,"

"Children carry lanterns through the streets,"

"Hearts filled with joy, lanterns in hand,"

"We dance and sing under the full moon's light.”

Every year, on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, children eagerly await the special day of the Mid-Autumn Festival. And surely, we adults cannot forget the memories of our childhood, with the glowing lanterns lighting up the village, the rhythmic beats of the lion and dragon dances, the sound of children’s songs and games, and a big feast filled with mooncakes, especially the traditional baked and sticky mooncakes. Today’s event is an opportunity to encourage the spirit of children studying at (School/Organization) ... to interact, meet, and enjoy fun and meaningful activities, bringing joy to all. This is the purpose of today’s artistic program.

Part 2: Introduction of Guests

Part 3: Artistic Program

Opening Act: Performance of the Lantern Dance

Drama:

– Girl 1: Hey, Bờm, do you know what today is? Why don’t you exchange your fan for the rich man?

– Bờm: What day is it? Why should I change my fan? This fan is big and beautiful, every time I wave it, it feels like the wind is cutting through the air, it’s so refreshing (walks and waves the fan at the girls, making them stagger).

– Girl 2: Bờm, you’re still the same! So silly! (Presses a finger on Bờm’s forehead, then walks away). Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, the day when the moon is round and brightest (makes a circle motion with her hands). Hey everyone, listen up!

– All in unison: Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

– Girl 2: Tonight, let’s go break the feast... (The whole group runs off stage, Bờm tries to follow but can’t keep up.)

– Bờm: Oh no... They left me behind to enjoy the feast. All I have is this fan to play with (grins while holding the fan)

"A big open fan (points upward)

A small hand fan (points downward)

Is no match for our mo fan!”

(Bờm walks around the stage, happily waving the fan)

– All in unison: “No fan is better than our mo fan…” (Cuội enters from the wings, walking with a cane and stroking his beard)

– Cuội: Oh dear, who is causing this strong wind? (Stumbles, looking around). Ah, I thought it was the witch using her fan, but it’s just Bờm! Hello Bờm, long time no see.

– Bờm: Oh… who are you? (Bites his nails, trying to remember).

– Cuội: It’s been a year, hasn’t it? You’ve grown so tall! (Pats Bờm on the back in a friendly way).

– Bờm: Ouch, that hurts... and honestly, I don’t remember who you are. (Scratches his head and ears).

– Cuội: Ah, you’ve forgotten! Well, let me tell you something. Many years ago, I was just a boy like you (gestures at Bờm). One day, while I was herding cows, I got so caught up in playing that I let the cows eat someone’s rice. When I got home, my uncle scolded me so badly (looks sad and wipes away a tear).

– Bờm: Yes, I understand. What happened next?

– Cuội: Well, I sat by the banyan tree and fell asleep, and guess what? The tree flew up to the sky!

– Bờm: Wow, I remember now! But I’m going to quiz the children. Let’s see if they know who you are... “Hey everyone, do you know who this is?”

(Audience responds and prizes are given)

– Bờm: See, I’m good at this, aren’t I? (The children and volunteers below shout “Good job!”)

– Cuội: Okay, you’re good. Now, can the children sing? Let’s hear a song from you!

Children’s dance and song performance.

– Cuội: Wow, that was amazing! I have so many friends down here. Up there, it’s just me. And the Moon Goddess is always busy.

The Moon Goddess suddenly appears, holding a feather duster and shooing them away.

– Hằng: Oh, so you dare gossip about me? But tonight is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so let’s come down to Earth and celebrate with the children.

– Cuội + Bờm: That’s great, let’s go!

– Hằng: We’ve arrived, now let’s play!

– Hằng, Cuội, Bờm: Hey everyone! Do you know what today is? The audience responds: Mid-Autumn Festival!

– Hằng: Do you know what foods or items are special during the Mid-Autumn Festival? Who can raise their hand and answer? (Hằng plays the role of MC. Cuội and Bờm interact with the children offstage, handing the mic to the kids).

Games:

- Cuội: Children, I have a secret! I’ll reveal it to you now. When I sneaked down here, I visited the Immortal Alchemist and stole many immortality pills and ginseng! Whoever eats them will live forever. Now, who wants to participate in the “Eat Fastest” contest? I have five plates of immortality pills, and I need five volunteers. Whoever finishes first will be crowned as the King of the Monkeys, and the others will be little monkeys (and each participant will receive a precious immortality pill from Cuội). Who’s ready?

– Hằng: Now, let’s break the Mid-Autumn feast! All the children, come up and join the feast with us. Music: “Mid-Autumn Night” – everyone sings together on stage.

Part 4: Conclusion:

Dear esteemed guests and children, this evening has brought us joy and excitement. It has also helped the children understand the meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam.

After a night filled with fun and engaging folk games, our Mid-Autumn Festival celebration has been a great success. The presence of the distinguished guests here today has been a great encouragement for all. On behalf of the organizing committee, we would like to sincerely thank the guests for their kind words and meaningful gifts to the children. Before we say goodbye, we wish everyone a happy and healthy Mid-Autumn Festival! Thank you all!

Part 1: Cuoi and Hang Nga Make Their Entrance

- Cuoi enters from behind the curtains, looking surprised: Oh! Why are there so many children here today? Do you all know who I am? Who am I? Who am I? Ah, yes! I am Cuoi!!! Please wait a moment, where is Hang Nga? Why isn't she here yet?

- Hang Nga appears: Cuoi, I'm here! Why are you crying? Stop crying, look at those children, they're teasing you! Look, Cuoi is crying! Alright, stop now, I’ll take you to the human world.

- Cuoi: To the human world? What for?

- Hang Nga: To join the “Mid-Autumn Festival” celebration with the children!

- Cuoi: How exciting! I get to play with the children?

- Hang Nga: Yes, we'll play games and enjoy the mooncake feast...

Part 2: Introduction and Welcoming the Guests

- Cuoi: Dear children, every year, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, children from all corners of the country, from the quietest alleys to bustling streets, eagerly celebrate with lanterns and mooncake feasts.

- Hang Nga: Joining in this joy, today, the parents of the primary school, together with my moon palace and Cuoi, have organized this “Mid-Autumn Celebration” for the well-behaved, hardworking, and beautiful children. Do you all like it?

- Cuoi + Hang Nga: We are honored to introduce the distinguished guests attending today’s event. (Introduce the guests). We are also pleased to have the presence of the parents and children in the audience. Let’s give them a big round of applause to kick off the celebration!

- Hang Nga: Dear children, as President Ho Chi Minh once said: “Children are like buds on a branch - Knowing how to eat, sleep, and study makes them good.” Now, which children here know how to eat well, sleep soundly, and study hard? Please raise your hands for me to see!

- Cuoi: Wow, look at how many hands are raised, Hang Nga! This shows that our children are following Uncle Ho's teachings, right?

- Hang Nga: Children, the moon is high in the sky. Let’s break the mooncakes, eat some sweets, and play games. But first, let’s enjoy some fantastic performances by the children here today!

Part 3: Performances and Games

Performance 1

The Mid-Autumn Festival is here, and everywhere we hear the sound of lion drums calling everyone to gather. The song “Mid-Autumn Night,” composed by Xuan Thu, reflects the joyful atmosphere of the night with the sounds of drums, the lion dance, and the golden moon. Now, the children’s choir from [School Name] will perform it for us. Let’s give them a big round of applause!

- Hang Nga: We just heard a beautiful song. To keep the Mid-Autumn spirit alive, let’s enjoy a dance performance of “Rock the Moon” by the children.

- Cuoi: The children have sung and danced, now who’s ready to play some games? Before we begin the official games, Hang Nga and I will play a warm-up game called “Scraps, Where are You?”. When I shout “Scraps, where are you?”, you all shout back “Here, here!” When I shout “Tear the scraps!”, everyone will shout “Tear!” Let’s play!

Game 1: Blindfolded Pot-Breaking

- Hang Nga: Our first game is blindfolded pot-breaking. I’ll hang up four pots high up, and the children will be blindfolded. Whoever breaks a pot will be the winner. Cuoi, show them how it’s done!

(Cuoi demonstrates).

- Cuoi: Now, I invite five children to come up and play this game. The one who breaks the pot will receive a special prize! (Call for volunteers and introduce them. When the game ends, all participants will get a gift).

Performance 2:

- Hang Nga: After the game, let’s enjoy a dance performance from the children. The moon has always shone brightly on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the story of Cuoi and Hang Nga is always tied to the moon. With their youthful energy, the children of class [Class Name] will perform the dance “Fairy Tale Moon.” Please enjoy!

Game 2: Quiz and Prize

Who wants to win more prizes from Cuoi and Hang Nga? Now, if you want to receive a gift, raise both hands and shout “A!” really loudly! We’re now moving on to one of the most exciting parts of today’s program: the “Quiz and Win a Prize” game. The winner will receive a gift. Let’s start the quiz:

Question 1: What is another name for the Mid-Autumn Festival?

a. Moonwatching Festival

b. Children’s Day

c. Both answers are correct.

Question 2: Where did the Mid-Autumn Festival originate?

a. Vietnam

b. China

c. Japan.

Question 3: Why don’t people in Europe and America celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival?

a. Because they don’t like it

b. Because they use the Solar Calendar.

Question 4: Who is the Mid-Autumn Festival meant for?

a. Children

b. Everyone

c. Young People and Teenagers.

Question 5: Which two characters are most commonly associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival?

a. Hang Nga and the Jade Rabbit

b. Cuoi and the Jade Rabbit

c. Cuoi and Hang Nga.

Question 6: Which tree is associated with the legend of Cuoi?

a. Fig Tree

b. Banyan Tree

c. Bodhi Tree.

Cuoi: Hang Nga and I have seen how smart the children are with these answers, and they sing so well too! Let’s all give the children a big round of applause!

Part 4: Conclusion

- Cuoi: Dear children, this Mid-Autumn Festival has been so meaningful for Hang Nga and me, celebrating with you all. The full moon is calling us now, children. Hang Nga and I must say goodbye soon. Oh, Hang Nga, I feel so sad.

- Hang Nga: Cuoi, we must stay happy! Why the long face? To make this celebration meaningful, let’s send our thanks to [Organization] for making this wonderful evening possible.

- Cuoi: But I want to go lantern carrying with the children!

- Hang Nga: Alright, before Cuoi returns to his banyan tree and I go back to the Jade Rabbit, let’s sing a song, give out gifts to the children, and lead them in a lantern parade to enjoy the moon. Are you all ready to sing with me? We’ll sing “The Star Lantern”!

Hang Nga will start. Children, sing loudly because after we finish, Cuoi, Hang Nga, and the Jade Rabbit will hand out gifts! Ready? 1…2…3…(sing). Hang Nga and Cuoi also want to wish all the distinguished guests, families, and children a happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

Part 1: The Entrance of Cuoi and Hang: They appear either by walking onto the stage or through a short story. Cuoi and Hang can perform a skit together to make their entrance more engaging.

- The children:

Announcing… announcing… announcing…

It's Mid-Autumn Festival today

Welcome, Lady Hang Nga

Come and join us

Dance and sing to celebrate the festival

Announcing… announcing… announcing…

Announcing… announcing… announcing…

- The children: Lady Hang Nga, come play with us!!!

Lady Hang Nga appears, floating gracefully.

- Lady Hang Nga: Hello to all the little friends at this kindergarten...

- The children: We greet you, Lady Hang Nga

- Lady Hang Nga: Today is the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival. I have come down to join you in celebrating. Let us welcome a friend from the moon who is also here to join us.

Cuoi enters. The children begin to chant a rhyme.

- The children:

“Cuoi sits under the banyan tree

Calling for his father as the cows graze

Father is cutting grass in the sky

Mother rides a horse to invite the officials

Grandfather holds a pen and ink

Grandfather carries money to redeem the banyan leaves.”

- Cuoi: Hello everyone, there are many young friends here, and Lady Hang is with us too. I heard that at Kindergarten XX, the children are not only well-behaved and smart but also sing and dance beautifully, right?

- Lady Hang Nga: Cuoi is right! Now, I invite all of you, along with Cuoi, to watch the performances by the older kids of our school!

Part 2: The older kids perform the opening act. Afterward, Cuoi and Lady Hang return as hosts.

- Cuoi: A warm welcome to all distinguished guests, leaders, staff, and children to today’s Mid-Autumn Festival program, themed “The Moonlit Festival Night.” First, Cuoi and Lady Hang would like to send our best wishes for health and a heartfelt greeting to all.

- Lady Hang Nga: Dear friends, Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday of Vietnam, filled with beautiful cultural values. This special holiday is a time for parents to show love to their children, for children to enjoy playing, carrying lanterns under the moonlight, and to celebrate with Cuoi and Lady Hang, sharing delicious mooncakes… such moments are truly wonderful. The organizing committee hopes to convey our message through the exceptional performances tonight. We kindly ask for your warm applause and support from all the leaders, staff, and children.

Part 3: Start the interactive games (games that don’t require props).

- Cuoi: Today, I have brought many gifts for you. Who wants to receive a gift? Please raise your hands… Hmm, I think you could be even more excited! Let me ask again, who wants a gift? Raise both hands and shout “Yes!” really loudly. Who wants to get a gift from Cuoi and Hang? And now, we’ll begin the very exciting part of our program: “Play the games, win prizes.” The winners will receive gifts… Let’s take turns reading the riddles.

Riddle 1: Who are the two characters most mentioned during the Mid-Autumn Festival? (Answer: Cuoi and Lady Hang)
Riddle 2: According to the folk tale, who was the first Vietnamese person to go to the moon? (Answer: Cuoi)
Riddle 3: Mooncakes are typically round or square. What do these shapes represent? (Answer: The sky is round, and the earth is square)
Riddle 4: What is another name for the Mid-Autumn Festival night? (Answer: The Moon Festival)

Part 4: Introducing the singing performances.

Performance 1: “Thung Thinh” performance

If lantern parades and mooncake feasts are iconic images of the Mid-Autumn Festival, then the sound of the lion dance drum, thung thinh, is an irreplaceable sound during this festive season. The lion dance drum signals children to gather for the festival. Let’s enjoy this song performed by… from class...

Performance 2: “The Star Lantern”

Whenever children in the neighborhood sing the song “The Star Lantern,” everyone knows that the Mid-Autumn Festival is near. The sound of rhythmic drumming fills the streets, and when this song plays, the joyful and excited atmosphere is undeniable. Even after more than half a century, Pham Tuyen’s “The Star Lantern” remains an essential song for every Moonlit Festival night. We invite all distinguished guests, teachers, and students to enjoy the duet performance of “The Star Lantern” by two children...

Introducing the dance performance: Children, our moonlit celebration will be energized with an exciting performance on a lively musical rhythm. Let’s give a big round of applause to welcome the dance performance by ...

Part 5: Continue the games: Children, Cuoi and Hang have brought many gifts for you. Have you had fun yet? Who wants even more gifts?

Game 1: Jump rope and blow balloons!

Materials: 3 long ropes for jumping, 1 bag of balloons

Rules: Three teams of six members each: two people turn the ropes, two jump, and two tie the balloons. Each team has 2 minutes to jump rope and blow balloons. The team with the most balloons at the end of the time wins.

Game 2: Who eats the fastest?

Materials: 1 watermelon, 3 large plates

Rules: Three teams of three members each. The team that finishes eating their watermelon the quickest within 1 minute wins.

Game 3: Sky, Earth, Water

Rules: The host says “Sky” and points at someone, who must reply “Bird.” The host says “Water” and points at someone, who must reply “Fish.” The host says “Earth” and points at someone, who must reply “Tree.” If the host says “Bird,” the person pointed to must reply “Sky.” The speed of the game increases as it progresses.

Feast and Gift Giving:

Children, do you see how big and full our feast table is? It’s full of delicious fruits and mooncakes for you! There are bananas, pomelos, grapes, mooncakes, and more. Let’s all come and enjoy the feast together!!!

At this point, Cuoi and Hang will hand out gifts to the children. After all the gifts are distributed, they will proceed with the closing speech of the program.

Part 6: Closing Remarks:

Dear distinguished guests, leaders, parents, and dear children, the moment to break the mooncake feast has come to a meaningful and successful end. This also marks the conclusion of the Mid-Autumn Festival program, “The Moonlit Festival Night.” On behalf of the organizing committee, we sincerely thank the leadership of the company, the dedication of the organizing team, and the enthusiasm of the parents and children. We wish all the distinguished guests, leaders, parents, and children a meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival. Wishing you all a good night’s sleep. Thank you and we look forward to meeting again next year at the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Part 1: The Appearance of Uncle Cuoi and Miss Hang MC: (voice echoes from inside) Loud! Loud! Loud! Loud! Children, listen closely, From heaven above, Uncle Cuoi and Miss Hang, Look down on the world below, Where the children play, Sing, laugh, and dance with joy, Ignoring their chores, Not knowing where to go, The Jade Emperor searches for them, Loud! Loud! Loud! Loud! Loud! Loud! Loud! Loud! MC: Does anyone know where Uncle Cuoi is? Let’s all shout together: 1, 2, 3, Uncle Cuoi! Part 2: Uncle Cuoi Appears Uncle Cuoi: Here I am! Here I am! Uncle Cuoi is here, children! Hello, my dear little friends. Student: Hello, Uncle Cuoi! Uncle Cuoi: How’s everyone doing today? Is it fun? Student: Yes! Uncle Cuoi: Great! Let’s all clap our hands together to welcome me! Students: (claps hands) Uncle Cuoi: Oh no! I came down with Miss Hang, but now I can’t find her anywhere! Children, can you help me call her? Students: Miss Hang, where are you? (Miss Hang appears) Miss Hang: Here I am! Miss Hang is here! Hello, dear children of TH .......... school. Students: Hello, Miss Hang! Uncle Cuoi: Miss Hang, why are you so late? Miss Hang: Oh, Uncle Cuoi, you know, I was flying through the clouds, and I saw all the children celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with lanterns, singing, and dancing. There were drums echoing, and the streets were so crowded! I lost my way and just arrived. I’m exhausted but so happy! Now, children, do you know the meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival? Uncle Cuoi: Does anyone know? Students: No! Miss Hang: Well, let me tell you. The Mid-Autumn Festival, according to the lunar calendar, is on the 15th day of the 8th month. It is a holiday dedicated to children, also known as the "Moon Festival". Children eagerly look forward to this day because it’s when they receive gifts like star-shaped lanterns, mooncakes, and other toys. People gather together to set up offerings, enjoy the full moon, and share mooncakes. In some places, lion and dragon dances are also performed. Uncle Cuoi: Aside from the fun, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also a time to predict the harvest. The saying goes, 'To eat the harvest in May, gaze at the full moon on the 15th of August.' Miss Hang: Now that we all know the meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, let’s sing a song about it! Part 3: The Show Begins Miss Hang: Wow, wasn’t the singing and dancing so fun? Uncle Cuoi: The full moon is shining so brightly tonight, and here, we have the festive Mid-Autumn atmosphere with lanterns and mooncakes creating a magical setting. This is truly the best Mid-Autumn Festival for all of us! Miss Hang: It’s wonderful to see everyone so happy! I’ll hurry down from the celestial palace to join you. Miss Hang: Oh, it’s so nice to celebrate with all of you! The kids have been eagerly participating in the Mid-Autumn Festival games, making mooncakes and lanterns. I even heard we invited children from less fortunate backgrounds to join us. It’s such a joy, don’t you think? Uncle Cuoi: That’s right! And today, we also have special guests, our leaders and officials, who’ve come to celebrate with us. Let’s welcome them! Part 4: The Performance Miss Hang: Children, every year, I look forward to seeing all of you, and today, I’m so happy to be here! I’m young and beautiful, but Uncle Cuoi... he’s still just a big kid! Uncle Cuoi: (laughs) I’m just as young as ever! Even the famous composer Pham Tuyen says so! Miss Hang: (laughing) Well, you may be young, but tonight, we’ll ask the school’s art team to sing "The Moon and Uncle Cuoi" to get us in the festive spirit. Uncle Cuoi: Oh, this Mid-Autumn Festival is so beautiful and lively, it makes me a bit shy. Miss Hang: See? Even Uncle Cuoi is a little embarrassed in front of all these people. He’s dressed in a short outfit, with bare feet, cheeks red like tomatoes! Uncle Cuoi: Well, I’ve been up on the moon for ages, all alone under a big banyan tree. It’s so lonely up there, I almost forgot how fun the Earth is. Miss Hang: Now that we’re all together, it’s a lot more fun, right? Part 5: Giving Gifts Uncle Cuoi: Wow, look at all these wonderful gifts! These presents are so meaningful, showing the care of our leaders and friends for all the children. Miss Hang: Exactly! These gifts represent the kindness and encouragement for children, especially those from less fortunate backgrounds, to keep striving in their studies. Tonight, we’ll give special gifts to these children. Uncle Cuoi: It’s so exciting! Now, let’s invite the children who need a little extra support to come up and receive their gifts! Miss Hang: I’d like to invite our respected leaders to come up and give the gifts, and let’s all take a commemorative photo with the children. Uncle Cuoi: (excited) Everyone, do you feel the joy? We’re going to have a mooncake feast in just a little while! But first, let’s share the sweets with all the children. MC: Now, let’s enjoy the performance "Who Loves Uncle Ho More Than the Children" to celebrate the spirit of giving and caring. Miss Hang: Children, you may not know, but Uncle Ho always cared for children, just like tonight’s celebration. So let’s sing this song together! Part 6: The Story of Miss Hang Nga Uncle Cuoi: Do you think Miss Hang is beautiful? She is truly admired by everyone! But I’ll tell you the story of Miss Hang Nga, the beautiful fairy of the moon. Long ago, the Jade Emperor gave her a potion of immortality, but she chose to save her husband, the great archer Hou Yi, from an evil man who tried to steal it. In the end, she ascended to the moon, where she lives today. And every Mid-Autumn Festival, people offer mooncakes and look to the moon to remember her. Part 7: Lantern Parade Uncle Cuoi: No matter the year, the lantern parade is always a highlight of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Children carrying lanterns in the shapes of butterflies, swans, stars, and more, all light up the night with joy. Miss Hang: And now, let’s enjoy the beautiful song "Rước Đèn Tháng Tám" as we all celebrate together! Part 8: Awarding the Lantern and Mooncake Making Contest Miss Hang: Oh, how beautiful our hometown is! The children’s lanterns and mooncakes are truly wonderful. I’m so proud of all of you! Uncle Cuoi: Let’s call up the winners of the lantern and mooncake contest to receive their prizes! Miss Hang: I’d like to invite the representatives to come up and receive their awards. Part 9: The Story of Uncle Cuoi on the Moon Miss Hang: Do you want to hear the story of Uncle Cuoi on the moon? Let me tell you how he became the legend we all know. Uncle Cuoi was a kind-hearted woodcutter who was given a magical tree that could heal the sick. However, when his wife watered it with impure water, the tree flew him to the moon. Every full moon, we can see his figure sitting under the banyan tree. Uncle Cuoi: Every year, Miss Hang and I can only come down once, but we want to see you all happy. Let’s keep singing and dancing together! Part 10: Closing Remarks MC: And now, as we come to the end of our "Moonlit Childhood" celebration, we thank you all for your presence. We wish our leaders good health, and to all the children, may you have a joyful and successful school year ahead. See you again next year, on the full moon night of the Mid-Autumn Festival!

Part 1: Introducing the Program and Distinguished Guests

- Moon Princess: On every Mid-Autumn night, as the moon brightly illuminates the world, children eagerly join in the lantern parades and mooncake feasts. Since the August Revolution, the Mid-Autumn Festival has truly become a holiday for children across Vietnam.

- Mr. Cuoi: During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh, who always expressed deep affection and concern for the nation's youth, would send heartfelt letters to the children on every Mid-Autumn Festival.

- Moon Princess: “The Mid-Autumn moon is as bright as a mirror, President Ho gazes at it, thinking of the children. He wrote a few lines, Sending his love to the children.”

- Mr. Cuoi: As we celebrate Mid-Autumn, the festival of the moon, and honor President Ho Chi Minh, many young volunteers have organized tonight’s “Moonlight Festival” to offer fun and meaningful activities for the children, including those in the hospital. We are honored to welcome our esteemed guests tonight. Let me introduce: ...

- Mr. Cuoi: Let's warmly welcome our distinguished guests from various departments, parent associations, youth union members, and of course, all the children who are present tonight.

- Moon Princess: I would now like to introduce Comrade …, who will give an inspiring speech to the children gathered here tonight. Please join me in welcoming Comrade.

- Mr. Cuoi: We’ve just heard a motivational speech from Comrade …, expressing their care and concern for the children. Now, let’s all make a promise to be diligent and work hard in school to honor President Ho Chi Minh. Do we all agree?

Part 2: Mid-Autumn Festival Program

- Moon Princess: To join in the festive spirit of Mid-Autumn, let’s all stand up and sing the traditional song “The Star Lantern.”

- Moon Princess: Mr. Cuoi, do you know why we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?

- Mr. Cuoi: Moon Princess, you don’t know? Does anyone else know the answer?

- Moon Princess: Mr. Cuoi, you’re asking because you don’t know!

- Mr. Cuoi: Well, let me tell you and all the children the story of the Mid-Autumn Festival. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month each year. This is a holiday for children, also known as the “Moon Watching Festival.” Children eagerly look forward to receiving lanterns, mooncakes, and other toys. During this time, families set up altars, and the children gather to watch the moon. When the moon is high in the sky, the children sing, dance, and enjoy their mooncakes. In some places, there are dragon and lion dances for the children to enjoy.

- Moon Princess: Now we all know why we celebrate Mid-Autumn and why we have the tradition of moon watching and dancing, right?

- Mr. Cuoi: Tonight, even the 5-year-old children have prepared thoughtful gifts for the event!

- Moon Princess: Now, let’s all turn our attention to the stage for a performance by the 5-year-olds.

- Moon Princess: We’ve just enjoyed an excellent performance! Now, I have a fun riddle for you. Listen closely!

- Moon Princess:

What has five petals,

But cannot fly?

It fits in your hand,

And shines brightly on Mid-Autumn night.

- Mr. Cuoi: Hmm, what could it be? I give up! Does anyone know the answer? If you do, I have a prize for you!

- Moon Princess: Wow, we see how clever you all are! Mr. Cuoi and I would like to give a big round of applause to the children for solving the riddle so quickly!

- Mr. Cuoi: Next, we invite all the children to enjoy another performance: “The Lantern Parade” by class 5A.

Part 3: Gift Presentation

- Mr. Cuoi: Next, we will present gifts to children facing special challenges. Let’s invite the children … to come forward. We also welcome the school principal … to present the gifts to the children.

- Moon Princess: After this, we’ll continue with the mooncake feast, and enjoy the delicious treats!

Part 4: Closing Remarks

Our Mid-Autumn celebration, “Moonlight Party,” comes to a close. Once again, thank you to all the teachers and children who participated in tonight’s event...(Music from the “Mid-Autumn Song” begins to play)