Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival finds its way in Germany

The Vietnamese community in Dresden enjoyed the festive tradition of home in its 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival celebration.

Celebrating with traditional performances for children and families, the Vietnamese People Association hosted the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival program in the German town.

Around 600 attendees welcomed the event, gathering Vietnamese families from Dresden and its neighboring towns.

Cultural activities

The festivities started with the iconic lion dance accompanied by live drums, serving nostalgia and familiarity to Vietnamese people from the Mid-Autumn Festival back home.

There were also games for children and a designated area for them to learn how to make the traditional edible Vietnamese folk toy, Tò he.

Food was also the major highlight of the event, as Mid-Autumn festivals are not complete without the local specialties.

Attendees were able to enjoy traditional Vietnamese foods, cakes, mooncakes (bánh nướng and bánh dẻo), and sticky rice cakes.

Youth from the local community also presented various songs and dance performances themed around the Mid-Autumn Festival, while the appearance of the legendary Moon Goddess and the Cowherd was also welcomed by the children.

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A time to remember your roots

President of the Vietnamese People Association, Mr. Bui Xuan Lam, highlighted that the celebration is not just for children.

More than anything, he said that it is about making meaningful memories with their families, community, and Vietnam.

He added that even when kids are born and raised in Germany, or anywhere in the world, it is important to look back and treasure the Vietnamese language, tradition, and the beauty of the culture.

Noting that the day is a perfect opportunity for Vietnamese generations to connect and preserve the cultural aspects of their homeland.

Aside from the community, Germans who are interested in Vietnamese culture and language also attended the event, creating an atmosphere of connection between the two countries.

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