Thousands of people flock to Hanoi Cathedral to celebrate Christmas

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Recorded at the Hanoi Cathedral area on the evening of December 24, thousands of people flocked to the area outside the Hanoi Cathedral before the Christmas mass.

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The streets of Nha Chung, Nha Tho, Hang Trong, Au Trieu, Ly Quoc Su… leading to the Hanoi Cathedral area were all packed with people. Due to the large number of people, many children were carried on their parents’ shoulders to facilitate their movement and to watch the music program.

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Like every year, outside the Cathedral is decorated with a giant Christmas tree decorated with thousands of white snowflakes, tinsel and sparkling lights... At the foot of the big tree is a miniature nativity scene where Jesus was born, this space attracts many young people to take pictures and check-in.

Le Nhi (born in 2005 from Nghe An) shared that this was her first time coming to Hanoi Cathedral and was overwhelmed by the Christmas atmosphere here. Nhi felt very happy to be able to join in this cozy atmosphere.

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Facing the bustling atmosphere at Hanoi Cathedral, Nguyen Duy Dai (wearing a scarf) and his family members from Hung Yen arrived at Hanoi Cathedral from 7:30 p.m. Dai said he really liked the atmosphere there so he invited his whole family to come and have fun.

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On Hang Ma Street (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) in recent days, the Christmas atmosphere has always been filled with shops selling a variety of products for decoration, Christmas costumes, etc.

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However, the atmosphere at Hang Ma tonight is not too crowded, only a few small families walking around and shopping.

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Hang Ma is also an ideal dating spot for many young couples to come and capture warm moments during this year's Christmas season.

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With its colorful and sparkling scenery, Hang Ma Street often becomes a tourist destination and an ideal place for taking photos and checking in for young people in Hanoi.

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Le Nga (2nd year student at Hanoi Law University) and her boyfriend enjoyed the colorful atmosphere on Hang Ma street, sightseeing together and capturing memorable moments.

Nga shared that every Christmas season, she often goes to Hang Ma Street because the space here is very beautiful, she also hopes to have many warm photos with her lover this Christmas.

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Around Hoan Kiem Lake, people flocked to the streets to celebrate Christmas. Many young people wore colorful costumes and took souvenir photos during the Christmas holiday.