A Christmas atmosphere has spread across Hanoi’s downtown streets.




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Two women choose Christmas decorations at a shop on Hàng Mã Street.

As usual, Hàng Mã Street is full of souvernirs, toys and decorations for the festive season. Christmas trees, laurel wreaths, Santa Claus outfits, snowmen and reindeers are available in various materials and sizes.

Commercial centres and offices have been decked up for the season, while cathedrals are drawing the largest crowds.

Though Catholic believers account for only 8 per cent of the whole population, Christmas has become a festive opportunity for almost everyone, especially the youth in big cities. 


Foreigners share the same spirit on Hàng Mã Street.

All kinds of souvenirs are on offer for Christmas.

A seller (first left) shows customers Christmas trees on Hàng Mã Street.

A shop owner fixes a Christmas tree for sale on Hàng Mã Street.

Children and adults are excited about the festive season.

 People flock to St Joseph’s Cathedral in downtown Hà Nội.

Christmas decorations at Tràng Tiền Plaza in downtown Hà Nội.

Commercial centres and offices have been decorated for the festive season.


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