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Tet Trung Thu Events October 5, 2006
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon with East Meets West! One of Vietnam's most popular holidays, Tet Trung Thu is a delightful celebration traditionally centered around the harvest of the full moon. This year's event will be held at the Viet Cafe & Gallery in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. Come enjoy an evening of Vietnamese culture, food and entertainment while you mingle with EMW supporters and friends. We had a full house last year— get your tickets today so you don't miss it! Date/Time Venue Information Evening Program Reception: Hosted hors d'oeuvres & cocktailsCultural Program Village of Hope, EMW's Center for Displaced and Orphaned Children Recognition Awards: Dr. Susan Wolf & Steve Reynolds Small Silent Auction of Vietnamese Arts & Crafts Cost Tickets are $25 each. Space is limited -- please purchase tickets by September 22, 2006. To purchase, email thuylinh@eastmeetswest.org
or call 1-800-561-3378. Thuy Linh Host Committee Members Dr. Susan Wolf & Steve Reynolds For More Info Contact thuylinh@eastmeetswest.org or call 1-800-561-3378 for more information.
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What is Tet Trung Thu? Tet Trung Thu (tet-troong-thoo) or Mid-Autumn
Moon Festival dates back thousands In Vietnam, this children’s festival is the second most popular after Tet, the Lunar New Year. Tet Trung Thu allows parents to shower love and appreciation on their children after working hard on the harvest and being away from the family. On the evening of Tet Trung Thu, children parade on the streets, singing and carrying colorful lanterns in traditional dragon and flower dances. Lanterns of fish, stars and butterflies spin with inserted candles, representing the earth circling the sun. Sweets include moon cakes, rich with
lotus seeds, ground beans, orange peels and a bright yoke in the
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