Hanoi streets congested on Christmas Eve

December 25, 2019 - 10:15 AM

Large influxes of people flocked to Hanoi streets on Christmas Eve, resulting in traffic jams for many local city-centre areas.

St. Joseph's Cathedral on Nha Chung Street attracted crowds from 6:00 pm

Traffic jam around the church area

Shopping malls lured many people for their eye-catching decorations

Traffic congestion at Trang Tien Plaza in Hoan Kiem District

Children happy to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere

Hanoi’s weather was quite favourable for outside activities on Christmas Eve

Churches in Hanoi have been beautifully decorated

Police trying to regulate the traffic

People capturing Christmas moments

Source: dtinews.vn

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