Christmas all around
A Christmas atmosphere has spread across Hanoi’s downtown streets.
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| Sparkle: Two women choose Christmas decorations at a shop on Hang Ma Street. |
As usual, Hang Ma 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.
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| Christmas cheer: Foreigners share the same spirit on Hang Ma Street. |
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| Flying Santa: All kinds of souvenirs are on offer for Christmas. |
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| Flying Santa: All kinds of souvenirs are on offer for Christmas. |
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| Finishing touches: A shop owner fixes a Christmas tree for sale on Hang Ma Street. |
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| Family time: Children and adults are excited about the festive season. |
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| Reflect: People flock to St Joseph’s Cathedral in downtown Hanoi. |
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| Lavish: Christmas decorations at Trang Tien Plaza in downtown Hanoi. |
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| Let them know it’s Christmas: Commercial centres and offices have been decorated for the festive season. |
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