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WHAT IS TET TRUNG
THU? |
| Trung Thu or Mid-Autumn Festival
marks the lunar calendar's 15th day of the eighth month.
Also known as the
Children’s Festival in Vietnamese culture, Trung Thu is
celebrated in other part of Asia, notably in China in a slightly
different style. One of Trung Thu’s most famous attractions is the
“Ca Hoa Rong” lantern procession – a
mythical symbol, which literally means “a carp that transformed itself
into a dragon” and refers to students’ hard work and accomplishment. |
| Like other Vietnamese traditional
festivals, Trung Thu closely reflects the seasonal spirit, with its own
purpose, scenery, flavor and sound. |
| PURPOSE: promotes education,
innovative ideas, arts and crafts, poetry, and especially affection for
the young. |
| SCENERY: presents a captivating
panorama of the children's lantern procession, colorful lantern shows,
songs, and dances. Joyful scenes abound with family and friends
gathering at the festivals, tasting moon cakes while drinking fragrant
tea, and talking about art and education. |
| FLAVOR: offers the unique flavor
of mid-autumn delicacies, such as moon cakes and an assortment of
fragrant teas that will satisfy everyone's taste. |
| SOUND: provides the pleasant
sounds of children's laughter, upbeat music from unicorn dance drums,
and distinctive children's songs and games that will bring a smile to
everyone's face.
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WHY ATTEND TRUNG THU FESTIVAL? |
| The colorful cultural festivity of the East Bay
A productive way to expose your visibility in the diverse Bay Area
communities
An effective channel to increase your company's sales volume to the
10,000+ avid consumers attending the festival
Managed by a team of experienced and most respected community
professionals
Free admission plus many souvenir gifts designed specifically for
children
A full day of rich entertainment activities that feature:
- international music, food
- cultural dragon dances
- live musical performances by Vietnamese pop stars coming from
all over the country
- karaoke singing competition
- martial arts competition
- Chinese chess competition
- spelling bee, healthy baby contest, and much more!
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WHEN & WHERE |
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Clinton Park in Oakland
International Blvd & 6th
Ave.
Sunday, October 8, 2006
10:00 am to 6:30 pm |
Map by Yahoo! |
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