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Spend a Mid-Autumn afternoon with Chef Bích Trâm Tường to learn how to make mooncakes. Families in attendance will learn more about Tết Trung Thu traditions and even receive a Tết lantern to keep.
Tết Trung Thu is a Vietnamese holiday celebrated on the first full moon of the eighth month of the lunar calendar (Lunar August 15th). It is known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Moon Festival, the Harvest Festival, the Lantern Festival, and sometimes even the Mooncake Festival. Traditionally, Tết Trung Thu marks the end of the harvest season and celebrates abundance, prosperity, and future fulfillments. This holiday is centered on family, especially children. Young ones are gifted with mooncakes, lanterns, toys, and foods. The jubilance and familial bonding of Tết Trung Thu can be equated to American Thanksgiving.
Open to children ages 6 - 12 and their families. Registration is required.
In collaboration with Journey of Resilience: 50 Years of Vietnamese Americans in Louisiana. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | History/Preservation | Food & Beverage | Community | Arts & Cultural |
Mon, Dec 16 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Dec 17 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Dec 18 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Dec 19 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Dec 20 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Dec 21 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Dec 22 | Closed |
Algiers Regional Library serves the greater Algiers community with all traditional library services as well as computer access and a variety of informational, educational and recreational programs for all ages.
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Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed