Hang Ma street in Hanoi's Old Quarter is extremely festive these days, one month before the Full-Moon Festival.
Prior to the Mid-Autumn festival, shops in Hang Ma street are full of colourful lanterns of various types, and a myriad of eye-catching decorative items.
The Mid-Autumn festival is one of the biggest celebrations in Vietnam. Although the festival is original for children, it has now become an occasion for everyone.
A paper lion head costs 400,000 VND. (16 USD)
Lion dance is an indispensable part of the Vietnamese Full Moon Festival.
Traditional star-shaped lanterns costing between 5,000 and 20,000 VND (less than 1 USD) each are among the most popular Mid-Autumn Festival items.
Drums cost between 50,000 and 70,000 VND (about 2 to 3 USD).
Small lanterns come in various shapes of animals and are most popular with young people.
Children prefer traditional masks worth 10,000 VND each (40 cents).
Traders are busy ahead of the festival.
Decorative items feature traditional culture and folk games.
The jade rabbit is a popular character related to the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The festive atmosphere at Hang Ma street draws many foreign tourists.
Hang Ma street is a fascinating destination for young people to take photos.