The city center has been brightened up as local residents seek a festive ambiance in cold breezes
As Christmas is just a few days away, the festive atmosphere can be felt on every corner of downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
However, due to the complicated development of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are choosing to stick to preventive measures to celebrate a Christmas of safety, peace, and joy.
The city center has been brightened up as local residents seek a festive ambiance in cold breezes.
According to Tuoi Tre (Youth)newspaper’s observations, shopping centers and buildings have been decorated with sparkling Christmas ornaments to attract people who come to celebrate the festive spirit and take a picture.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to spread around the world, dwellers still apply preventive measures such as face masks so that they can enjoy the festive time safely.
Shoppers entering shopping malls need to have their temperatures checked.
“The weather is great today so I decided to come here with my friend to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere,” Kim Duyen, a resident in District 7, said to Tuoi Tre.
“To ensure safety during the pandemic, I wear a face mask all the time, even when taking pictures. I hope that people don’t ignore safety rules when joining large crowds.”
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| A security guard conducts temperature checks and reminds customers to wear face masks when entering the Takashimaya department store in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre |
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| A group of friends take a welfie amidst the Christmas decoration background in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre |
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| A child wears a face mask and warm clothes while going out with parents. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre |
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| This image shows a man dressed up as Santa Claus to sell souvenirs. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre |
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| Customers buy reindeer antler headbands to celebrate the festive spirit in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre |
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| In the photo, Diamond Plaza in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City is decorated with dazzling Christmas adornments. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre |
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| Residents visit the Takashimaya department store in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy the festive ambiance. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre |
