VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in big cities of Vietnam like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, and Da Nang on December 24 evening to celebrate Christmas 2025.
In Hanoi, major streets leading to the city center are packed with hordes of people, causing congestion, with vehicles jostling for space and inching forward little by little.
On the Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian street, thousands of people flock there from early evening to enjoy the Christmas Eve festivities.
Many people, dressed in bright red Christmas outfits, bring their children to the pedestrian street to enjoy the festive Christmas atmosphere.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral and surrounding areas like the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake are illuminated with stunning decorations. Crowds gather to attend midnight Mass or simply to revel in the festive atmosphere.
Not only are there Vietnamese people, but many foreign tourists also come there to have fun and immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere of Christmas Eve.
Despite the rain, a large number of residents and tourists in Da Nang city gather along the Dragon Bridge and the Han River to celebrate Christmas Eve with Santa Claus and explore the culinary offerings at the Christmas Market – New Year’s Welcome 2025 event.
The market runs from December 20 to January 2, 2025, attracting a large number of locals and tourists to visit and shop. Visitors can enjoy over 100 signature dishes from local, regional, and international cuisines.
Locals and tourists participate in dressing up as Santa Claus, dancing to lively Christmas music, and taking photos for instant check-ins, and receiving Christmas gifts from Santa Claus.
In Hue city, the atmosphere of Christmas is warm and joyful, filling the churches throughout the city with festive cheer.
This Christmas season, the parishes and congregations in the Archdiocese of Hue organize charitable activities to help those in need, such as giving gifts to poor and disadvantaged families, people with disabilities, and preparing free porridge for patients.
In Ho Chi Minh City, crowds pack the main streets leading to the Notre-Dame Cathedral in the city center to attend Mass and enjoy the festivities. (Photo: thanhnien.vn)
The Christmas Mass at the Notre-Dame Cathedral is attended by over 1,000 parishioners, filling all the seats inside the church. (Photo: thanhnien.vn)
The Christmas Mass takes place in a solemn and warm atmosphere, accompanied by hymns, wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas season and a joyful New Year. (Photo: thanhnien.vn)
Foreign tourists attend the Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of December 24. (Photo: thanhnien.vn)
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