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A Tet atmosphere descends on the traditional flower market in Hanoi as customers head to the market and purchase beautiful peach branches in order to decorate their homes. The blossoming of the flowers marks the initial sign that the Lunar New Year is just around the corner. Small peach branches cost between VND150,000 and VND200,000 each, while the larger ones can fetch up to VND1 million each. A branch is much sought after by Vietnamese people, especially those living in the north, to put it on display on the ancestral altar or to decorate their houses. Peach blossoms are widely believed to represent both luck and prosperity moving into the new year. Aside from Nhat Tan peach blossoms, several traders at Quang An flower market also sell wild flowers ahead of the festive season. According to sellers, branches of wild pear flowers are typically brought from mountainous localities from throughout the north...

The scene in front of Lotte Centre on Lieu Giai street where a massive pine tree sits in front of the iconic tower indicates the imminent arrival of Christmas. A mini Christmas scene is recreated for visitors to come and enjoy. Many guests take time to snap some festive photos in front of the site. A well-decorated pine tree located in front of the Deawoo Hotel The sight of the pine tree signals that the new year is drawing close. A great pine tree with mini scene shimmers at a commercial centre on Nguyen Chi Thanh street. Shops are well-decorated ahead of Christmas. Vinhomes Royal City is fully decorated with Christmas decorations, with the famous shopping centre being an ideal place to entertain visitors. The festive Christmas atmosphere spreads to all corners of Hanoi. The post Giant Christmas trees brings festive cheer to Hanoi streets appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from Viet...

The cold weather and high humidity causes many areas in the city to appear foggy from the early morning to noon. Many people choose extra coats and gloves in effort to keep warm when heading out. Commuters feel the chill when temperatures fall to around 20 degrees Celsius in the morning. Due to temperature differences during the day, local people, especially children and the elderly, are encouraged to keep themselves warm if they wish to head out. Fog blankets Hanoi Highway in Thu Duc district on the morning of December 14. The southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to endure two more cold spells during Christmas Eve and the New Year holiday, with temperatures forest to potentially fall below 20 degrees Celsius. Over the next few days mist is anticipated to hit many areas throughout Ho Chi Minh City from early morning to noon. Located in the south, HCM City rarely sees such chilly we...

Parishioners have spent half a month preparing decorations ahead of Christmas Eve. A local meticulously decorates a nativity scene set up on the street. All preparations are now almost completed at Binh Thai Church. Mr. An, a resident of District 8, says his family has made decorations for Christmas for the past 20 years. Unlike in the past two years, the Xmas atmosphere this year is in full swing  with the COVID-19 outbreak brought under control and life returning to normal. Residents on Pham The Hien street equip light decorations and set up a nativity scene to celebrate the birth of Christ and the New Year holiday. Pham The Hien street in District 8 is home to one of the largest Christian communities in Ho Chi Minh City.  Shimmering well-decorated caves attract plenty of children. Last year there were less decorations in District 8 as locals commemorated the victims of COVID-19. The post Christmas a...