Christmas atmosphere spreads across Vietnam

Locals and visitors flocked to churches and entertainment areas across the country on the evening of December 24 to celebrate Christmas 2023.
Hanoi locals gather at Saint Joseph Cathedral on Christmas Eve.
Hanoi locals gather at Saint Joseph Cathedral on Christmas Eve.
A celebration of Christmas mass at a church in Hanoi.

A celebration of Christmas mass at a church in Hanoi.

Foreign visitors enjoy Christmas Eve in Hanoi.

Foreign visitors enjoy Christmas Eve in Hanoi.

A church in Hanoi is embellished with light decorations.
A church in Hanoi is embellished with light decorations.
Da Lat Diocese Cathedral brightens up Christmas with a light display on Christmas Eve.

Da Lat Diocese Cathedral brightens up Christmas with a light display on Christmas Eve.

Locals and visitors flocked to churches in Da Lat City to celebrate Christmas Eve.

Locals and visitors flocked to churches in Da Lat City to celebrate Christmas Eve.

Churches in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, are embellished with light decorations.

Churches in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, are embellished with light decorations.

A Christmas tree decoration set up in downtown Da Nang City.

A Christmas tree decoration set up in downtown Da Nang City.

Women wearing Santa hats pose for a group photo in front of a Christmas tree in Da Nang City.

Women wearing Santa hats pose for a group photo in front of a Christmas tree in Da Nang City.

An oyster shell-made Christmas tree setup in Loc My Parish in Nghe An Province.

An oyster shell-made Christmas tree setup in Loc My Parish in Nghe An Province.

A Christmas cave was set up at the entrance to a church in Nghi Dien Commune, Nghi Loc District, Nghe An Province.

A Christmas cave was set up at the entrance to a church in Nghi Dien Commune, Nghi Loc District, Nghe An Province.

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