Over time, many customs, traditional crafts, and visual symbols once inseparable from Mid-Autumn celebrations have gradually faded from everyday life. Paper lanterns, handcrafted lion heads, ceremonial trays of mooncakes and festive delicacies, and the carefully made toys of earlier generations are more than seasonal objects, they are enduring testimonies to a rich body of folk knowledge and cultural traditions.

Drawing upon carefully researched collections of artefacts, archival materials, and immersive exhibition spaces, “Vu Lan Khai Hoi | The Gathering of Lions” recreates the vibrant world of the Mid-Autumn Festival as it once flourished in Vietnamese society. Visitors are invited to explore traditional craftsmanship, lantern processions, lion dance culture, mooncake making, and the customs of tea appreciation. These objects reveal not only the remarkable skills of their makers, but also the traces of a society, a way of life, and an aesthetic tradition shaped over generations. Each artifact preserves the memory of a craft, a community, and countless seasons of reunion.

At a time when many traditional cultural symbols are becoming increasingly unfamiliar, “Vu Lan Khai Hoi” invites visitors to discover, within these artifacts, not only the history of a beloved festival, but also a part of the cultural memory that continues to quietly endure within us all.

Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 2026 | 3:00PM – 8:00PM
Exhibition Dates: September 5 – October 4, 2026
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday | 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Venue: Annam Gallery | 371/4 Hai Bà Trưng, Xuân Hòa Ward, HCMC
Admission: VND 50,000/person
Exhibition Gift Collection: https://forms.gle/nywfysA1uEiAKy7s8