Every full moon season at Sakura - Olympia leaves behind its own beautiful mark. This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival was especially radiant, with each division bringing to life a different hue of creativity and joy, blending together into one colorful celebration across the entire system.

A CREATIVE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL FOR SAKURA KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN

The Mid-Autumn Festival at Sakura Kindergarten was as lively as a painting filled with color and laughter. Under the theme “STEM: The World of Colors,” which aligns with the school year’s direction, children explored the magic of science through creative and festive experiences — celebrating the moonlight while discovering the beauty of learning.

At three lovely check-in corners decorated in green, yellow, and red, little SOers learned to identify fruits, vegetables, and traditional Mid-Autumn treats that matched each color. During the hands-on activities, children eagerly pounded vegetables to make green dye, brewed chrysanthemum tea for yellow, and used beetroot to create shades of red, then mixed them into new and fascinating hues. From their tiny hands, paintings, hand-dyed fabrics, and fruit-pattern prints came to life — vivid proofs of their imagination and boundless creativity.

Three check-in corners were decorated in green, yellow, and red. At each corner, children discovered fruits and treats in the corresponding color.

Activity: pounding vegetables to create green dye.

Activity: brewing chrysanthemum tea for yellow.

Fabric pieces dyed with the natural red color of beetroot.

Activity: printing fruit tray patterns.

The lively rhythm of the lion dance drums.

The joy of the festival grew even greater with the sounds of drums and lion dances, cheerful Mr. Earth God performances, and sweet treats shared during the “trick-or-treat” moments. Amidst the lively beats and laughter, the children not only played with pure delight but also experienced the warmth of Vietnamese folk traditions and cultural beauty.

A JOYFUL MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL AT OLYMPIA: CELEBRATING TRADITION IN A MODERN SPIRIT

At Olympia, the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival was more than a colorful celebration — it was an open classroom where students explored Vietnamese culture and nurtured creativity. Amid modern life, the spirit of Mid-Autumn remains alive in the hearts of our young learners who are learning to appreciate and carry on national traditions.

For primary students, the festival came with laughter, warmth, and excitement. Together with teachers and parents, they decorated classrooms, crafted lanterns, played traditional games, and enjoyed the festive feast. The sound of drums, glowing lanterns, and sparkling eyes created a joyful picture of childhood filled with love and togetherness.

The Mid-Autumn atmosphere in the Primary classes was filled with warmth and joy.

Classroom decorations, games, and the festive feast all took place in an atmosphere of eager excitement.

For middle school students, Mid-Autumn took on a more creative and mature tone. They organized their own celebration — making lanterns, playing the roles of Ms. Hang and Cuoi, joining quiz games, and sharing mooncakes and stories. Each activity became a lively lesson in teamwork, planning, and confidence, as they told the Mid-Autumn story in their own generation’s voice.

Middle school students took the lead in organizing their own Mid-Autumn Festival program.

Each activity offered valuable lessons in teamwork, planning, and execution.

The festival concluded with the vibrant and energetic spirit of Olympia’s high school students. Their lion dance performance brought excitement and energy to the hall, while the mooncake displays, mask-painting contest, and feast moments showcased creativity, teamwork, and the joy of shared achievement. 

The lion dance performance was presented by Olympia high school students themselves.

The Mid-Autumn feast and mask was beautifully prepared by each class.

Amid the beating drums and glowing lights, the hearts of Sakura – Olympia students came together to honor tradition and continue the story of Mid-Autumn in a modern and meaningful way.