Hanoi’s Old Quarter street gets set for Christmas Eve festivities

A yuletide atmosphere has descended upon Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with Hang Ma Street colourfully decked out and transformed into a Christmas market.

Hang Ma Street in Hanoi has a splendid makeover as Christmas approaches. (Photo: VNA)

Hang Ma street is decked out in red and yellow with thousands of ornaments and colourful lights. (Photo: VNA)

Hang Ma Street, dedicated throughout the year to selling decorations for festivals, turns into a Christmas market in December. (Photo: VNA)

Many Christmas decorations sell well, like Christmas trees, Santa Claus figurines and outfits, stone grottoes, tinsel, lights, lanterns, snowmen, clothing, and other gift items. (Photo: VNA)

Laurel wreathes are a popular decorative item for Christmas. (Photo: VNA)

Not just a festive occasion for Catholics, Christmas has also become popular among other Vietnamese in recent years. (Photo: VNA)

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