Young Hanoians flock into Hang Ma street ahead of Christmas
Hanoi’s street is becoming colorful when Christmas approaching..
Hang Ma street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, filled with colorful decorations has become a snapshot venue for Hanoi’s youngsters in the days ahead of Christmas.
Christmas is in the air, especially at Hang Ma street where traders are selling toys and decorations for the season. |
Items sold in Hang Ma street changed according to festive season. The hottest sales for the moment are Santa Claus figurines, bells, reindeer, among others. |
Christmas trees, snowmen, and golden bells. |
Some shoppers said that this year people go shopping earlier than previous years, joking that tpossibly want this to-be-forgotten year 2020 to end soon. |
Vendors on Hang Ma street have also prepared merchandise earlier this year in the hope that a good Christmas sale would make up for a difficult year. |
Santa Claus outfits are one of the most popular items sold at the stores. A suit for children is being sold at VND150,000 (US$6.5) to VND300,000 (US$13), depending on size. |
The mane of reindeer horns is priced at only VND20,000 (US$0.8) or more. |
The decorative color of Christmas trees this year includes white, pink and platinum. |
| As Christmas nears, colorful decorations have already been sold at various shops and stores along Hang Ma street in Hanoi. |
| The statue of Santa Claus with a large size is priced from VND800,000 (US$34.7) to VND1.5 million (US$65). |
The statue of Santa Claus with a large size is priced from VND800,000 (US$34.7) to VND1.5 million (US$65). |
A snowman is displayed at a Hanoi's store. |
Other toys made from wood and fabric also attract children. |
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Christmas electric decorations are also diverse. |
Young girls are taking photos in Hang Ma street. |
Many young people also like the colorful scene and the decorations they can buy at cheap prices. |
