With Christmas near, the demand for Christmas products in Hanoi is rising.
Many shops on Hang Ma Street in Hoan Kiem District are rapidly producing snowmen, reindeer, and Santa Clauses to meet the increasing demand.
Miniature snowmen with a 60-80cm height are being sold at VND500,000-800,000 (USD119.72-31.55), while those over 2 metres are priced at VND3 million.
Artisans need to be skillful and meticulous when creating their products. The knife used to cut the foam must be razor-sharp, and each cut must be steady and precise.
Since late November, workshops have received many orders for foam snowmen, reindeer, and Santa Clauses, placed with most customers from schools and stores for decorative purposes.
Hang Ma Street is blanketed by the Christmas atmosphere, and people flock to enjoy the early Christmas atmosphere.